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Nick vs Maxton

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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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Maxton Rank #1,275

Maxton is more popular, ranked #1275 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Maxton more popular?

Maxton is more popular, ranked #1275 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Maxton mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Maxton means "Macks settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Nick and Maxton boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Maxton is primarily a boy name.

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