Nick vs Willie

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 #1,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Willie Rank #1,376

Willie is more popular, ranked #1376 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Willie more popular?

Willie is more popular, ranked #1376 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Willie mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Nick and Willie boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Willie is primarily a boy name.