Nick vs Vernon

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 #1,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder grove"

Origin: Gaulish/Norman French

English French American

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Nick Rank #1,422

Vernon Rank #1,557

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1557 for Vernon.

Is Nick or Vernon more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Vernon at #1557 in the United States.

What do Nick and Vernon mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Vernon means "alder grove" (Gaulish/Norman French origin).

Are Nick and Vernon boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Vernon is primarily a boy name.