Liam 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

Liam Rank #1
Nick Rank #1,422

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1422 for Nick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Nick more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Liam and Nick mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Liam and Nick boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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