Nick vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Ross mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nick and Ross boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.