Ranger vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ranger

Boy #1,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest guardian, one who patrols"

Origin: Old French via English

American English

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Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

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Ranger Rank #1,532

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1532 for Ranger.

Is Ranger or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Ranger at #1532 in the United States.

What do Ranger and Nick mean?

Ranger means "forest guardian, one who patrols" (Old French via English origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Ranger and Nick boy or girl names?

Ranger is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.