Jonas vs Nikolai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonas

Boy #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

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Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Jonas Rank #557

Nikolai Rank #590

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 vs #590 for Nikolai.

Is Jonas or Nikolai more popular?

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 compared to Nikolai at #590 in the United States.

What do Jonas and Nikolai mean?

Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Jonas and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Jonas is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.