Nick: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, & Inspiration

Updated July 16, 2024

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Boy name origins & meanings

Greek : Victorious people

Boy name variations

How Popular Is The Name Nick

Family name origins & meanings

English : from a pet form of Nicholas.
South German and Dutch : from a pet form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas).
Jewish (American) : Americanized form of any of various like-sounding Jewish names.

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