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Emory vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek German Eastern European Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#726
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emory Rank #886
Nikolas Rank #726

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #886 for Emory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emory or Nikolas more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Emory and Nikolas mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Emory and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.

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