Nick vs Perseus

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 #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Perseus Rank #1,293

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Perseus more popular?

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Perseus mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Nick and Perseus boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.