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Nick vs Tahj

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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Tahj

Boy #1,420 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crown"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,420
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Tahj Rank #1,420

Tahj is more popular, ranked #1420 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Tahj more popular?

Tahj is more popular, ranked #1420 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Tahj mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Tahj means "crown" (Arabic/Persian origin).

Are Nick and Tahj boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Tahj is primarily a boy name.

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