Nick vs Ranger

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 #1,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest guardian, one who patrols"

Origin: Old French via English

American English

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Ranger Rank #1,532

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1532 for Ranger.

Is Nick or Ranger more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Ranger at #1532 in the United States.

What do Nick and Ranger mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Ranger means "forest guardian, one who patrols" (Old French via English origin).

Are Nick and Ranger boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Ranger is primarily a boy name.