Nick vs Nate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Nate Rank #1,571

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Nick or Nate more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Nick and Nate mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nick and Nate boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Nate is primarily a boy name.