Nick vs Orson

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 #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Orson Rank #1,501

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Nick or Orson more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Nick and Orson mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin).

Are Nick and Orson boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Orson is primarily a boy name.