Jai vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Jai Rank #1,308
Nick Rank #1,422

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1422 for Nick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jai ___

  • Jai Arjun
  • Jai Dev
  • Jai Prakash
  • Jai Kumar
  • Jai Rajan
  • Jai Veer

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 Jai

Dev Rohan Priya Ananya Vikram

If you choose Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jai or Nick more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Jai and Nick mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Jai and Nick boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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