Nick vs Lael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,468
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Lael Rank #1,468

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1468 for Lael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Lael more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Nick and Lael mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nick and Lael boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Lael is primarily a boy name.

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