Rick vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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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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Rick Rank #2,948

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Rick or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Rick and Nick mean?

Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Rick and Nick boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.