Ben vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Ben Rank #802

Nikolas Rank #726

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Nikolas more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Nikolas mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ben and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.