Nick

Meaning of Nick

Nick is a short form of Nicholas, which means "victory of the people."

Nick has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nick

After ranking as high as #767 in 2000, Nick has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nick

• Nick Jonas
  Singer, songwriter, actor
• Nick Cannon
  Actor, rapper, TV host
• Nick Nolte
  Actor
• Nick Faldo
  Professional golfer
• Nick Cave
  Musician, songwriter

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Questions about the name Nick

What does the name Nick mean?

Nick means nick is a short form of nicholas, which means "victory of the people.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Nick a boy's or a girl's name?

Nick is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nick?

Nick did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Nick most popular?

Nick peaked at #767 in 2000.