Nik Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nik Name at a Glance

Name	Nik
Meaning	Diminutive of Dominick: Lord. Abbreviation of Nicholas. Mythological Nike was Greek goddess of victory and root origin of 'Nicholas.'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Nik Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nik means “Diminutive of Dominick: Lord. Abbreviation of Nicholas. Mythological Nike was Greek goddess of victory and root origin of 'Nicholas”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nik Name Origin

Our database records Nik under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nik a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nik is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nik

When considering Nik for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.