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Nick vs Valor

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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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Valor Rank #1,465

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1465 for Valor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Valor more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Valor at #1465 in the United States.

What do Nick and Valor mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Valor means "courage, bravery" (Latin origin).

Are Nick and Valor boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Valor is primarily a boy name.

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