Roan vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roan

Boy #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

✓ 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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Roan Rank #1,351

Nick Rank #1,422

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Roan or Nick more popular?

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Roan and Nick mean?

Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Roan and Nick boy or girl names?

Roan is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.