Nick - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Nick \n(i)-ck\ is pronounced nik. It is of English origin. Short form of Nicholas. Mythology: the name Nicholas refers to Nike (NYK-kee), the Greek goddess of victory. Nikki and Nikko are also Japanese surnames with the potential meanings "two trees" and "daylight".

Nick has 10 variant forms: Nicco, Nico, Nickson, Nicky, Nikki, Nikko, Niko, Nikos, Nixon and Nykko.

For more information, see also the related name Dominic.

Baby names that sound like Nick are Nik and Nic.

Nick is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Nick. Click here to compare Nick with related baby names.