Harris 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

Harris Rank #1,322
Nick Rank #1,422

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1422 for Nick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harris ___

  • Harris James
  • Harris William
  • Harris George
  • Harris Thomas
  • Harris Edward
  • Harris John

Nick ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Harris

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If you choose Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harris or Nick more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Harris and Nick mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Harris and Nick boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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