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Nick vs Sammy

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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Sammy

Boy #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Arabic-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,559
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Sammy Rank #1,559

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1559 for Sammy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Sammy more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Sammy at #1559 in the United States.

What do Nick and Sammy mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Sammy means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nick and Sammy boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Sammy is primarily a boy name.

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