Shaun vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English 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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Shaun Rank #1,568

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Shaun or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Nick mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Shaun and Nick boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.