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Nick vs Tyrone

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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Tyrone

Boy #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,335
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Tyrone Rank #1,335

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Tyrone more popular?

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Tyrone mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nick and Tyrone boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.

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