Nick vs Smith

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 #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Nick Rank #1,422

Smith Rank #1,580

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Nick or Smith more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Nick and Smith mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Nick and Smith boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.