Orson vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orson

Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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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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Orson Rank #1,501

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Orson or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Orson and Nick mean?

Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Orson and Nick boy or girl names?

Orson is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.