Gunnar vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gunnar

Boy #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior, battle army"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Gunnar Rank #601

Nikolas Rank #726

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Is Gunnar or Nikolas more popular?

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Gunnar and Nikolas mean?

Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Gunnar and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Gunnar is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.