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Nick vs Roan

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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Roan

Boy #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
141
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Roan Rank #1,351

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Roan more popular?

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Roan mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nick and Roan boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Roan is primarily a boy name.

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