Nick vs Lyric

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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Laken Holland Elvin Emmet

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Lyric

Boy #1,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, lyric poetry"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,365
Total SSA Count: 138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422

Lyric Rank #1,365

Lyric is more popular, ranked #1365 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Lyric more popular?

Lyric is more popular, ranked #1365 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Lyric mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Lyric means "of the lyre, lyric poetry" (Greek origin).

Are Nick and Lyric boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Lyric is primarily a boy name.

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