Nick vs Shaun

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 #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Shaun Rank #1,568

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Nick or Shaun more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Nick and Shaun mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Nick and Shaun boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.