Haven vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haven

Girl #202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shelter, sanctuary"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#202
Total SSA Count
1,517
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Haven Rank #202
Nick Rank #1,422

Haven is more popular, ranked #202 vs #1422 for Nick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haven ___

  • Haven Grace
  • Haven Rose
  • Haven Leigh
  • Haven Mae
  • Haven Elise
  • Haven Lynn

Nick ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Haven

Journey Sage Quinn River Skye

If you choose Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haven or Nick more popular?

Haven is more popular, ranked #202 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Haven and Nick mean?

Haven means "shelter, sanctuary" (Old English origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Haven and Nick boy or girl names?

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

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