Nickolas vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nickolas

Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Nickolas Rank #1,548

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Is Nickolas or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Nickolas and Linus mean?

Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Nickolas and Linus boy or girl names?

Nickolas is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.