What origin is the name Nick?

Nick comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Nick a popular name?

Nick is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Nick does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Nick?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Nick — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Nick

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nick

Nick

Boy

greek

1 syllable

Nick is a greek boy's name meaning "Victorious people; diminutive of dominick: lord. abbreviation of nicholas. mythological nike was greek goddess of victory and root origin of nicholas".

The meaning of Nick is "Victorious people; diminutive of dominick: lord. abbreviation of nicholas. mythological nike was greek goddess of victory and root origin of nicholas" — a boy name of greek origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Victorious people; diminutive of dominick: lord. abbreviation of nicholas. mythological nike was greek goddess of victory and root origin of nicholas

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Nick

Very rare in US records

What does Nick mean?

Nick is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Victorious people; diminutive of dominick: lord. abbreviation of nicholas. mythological nike was greek goddess of victory and root origin of nicholas".

Is Nick a rare name?

Yes. Nick does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Nick

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Names with a similar meaning to Nick

Nick means "Victorious people; diminutive of dominick: lord. abbreviation of nicholas. mythological nike was greek goddess of victory and root origin of nicholas" — these names share that spirit.