Dalton 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

Dalton Rank #433
Nick Rank #1,422

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #1422 for Nick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalton ___

  • Dalton James
  • Dalton Lee
  • Dalton Ray
  • Dalton Thomas
  • Dalton Wayne
  • Dalton Scott

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 Dalton

Colton Clayton Payton Savannah Brooklyn

If you choose Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalton or Nick more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Dalton and Nick mean?

Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Dalton and Nick boy or girl names?

Dalton is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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