Nick \n(i)-ck\ as a boy's name 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.