Nick vs Oliver

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

Nick Rank #1,422
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1422 for Nick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nick ___

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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Oliver mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nick and Oliver boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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