Dale vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,309
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Dale Rank #1,309
Nick Rank #1,422

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1422 for Nick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dale ___

  • Dale Edward
  • Dale Robert
  • Dale Wayne
  • Dale Michael
  • Dale Thomas
  • Dale Lee

Nick ___

  • Nick James
  • Nick Thomas
  • Nick Alexander
  • Nick Michael
  • Nick Ryan
  • Nick Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dale

Glen Dean Terry Karen Susan

If you choose Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dale or Nick more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Dale and Nick mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Dale and Nick boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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