Nicholas vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Nicholas Rank #117

Nikolas Rank #726

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Is Nicholas or Nikolas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Nikolas mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.