Phineas vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

✓ All Clear

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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Phineas Rank #1,540

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Nick mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Phineas and Nick boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.