Edessa 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

Edessa Rank #38,065
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #38065 for Edessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edessa ___

No pairings available yet.

Nick ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edessa or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Edessa at #38065 in the United States.

What do Edessa and Nick mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Edessa and Nick boy or girl names?

Edessa is primarily a girl name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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