Townes vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Townes Rank #1,554
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1554 for Townes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Townes or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Townes and Nick mean?

Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Townes and Nick boy or girl names?

Townes is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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