Nick vs Norman

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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Norman

Boy #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,313
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Norman Rank #1,313

Norman is more popular, ranked #1313 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Norman more popular?

Norman is more popular, ranked #1313 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Norman mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin).

Are Nick and Norman boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Norman is primarily a boy name.

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