Nick vs Rick

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 #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Nick Rank #1,422

Rick Rank #2,948

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Nick or Rick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Nick and Rick mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Nick and Rick boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.