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Nick vs Mick

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

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Nick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

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Mick

Boy #3,616 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,616
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Mick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Mick Rank #3,616

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #3616 for Mick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Mick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Mick at #3616 in the United States.

What do Nick and Mick mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Mick means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nick and Mick boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Mick is primarily a boy name.

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