Bear vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Bear Rank #829

Nikolas Rank #726

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Nikolas more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Nikolas mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Bear and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.