Nicky vs Nels

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicky

Boy #5,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

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Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

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Nicky Rank #5,420

Nels Rank #5,445

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 vs #5445 for Nels.

Is Nicky or Nels more popular?

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 compared to Nels at #5445 in the United States.

What do Nicky and Nels mean?

Nicky means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin).

Are Nicky and Nels boy or girl names?

Nicky is primarily a boy name. Nels is primarily a boy name.