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Nick vs Nicki

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
Nicki Rank #10,765

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #10765 for Nicki.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Nicki more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Nicki at #10765 in the United States.

What do Nick and Nicki mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Nick and Nicki boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Nicki is primarily a girl name.

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