Niko vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Finnish Slavic Italian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Niko Rank #344
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #344 for Niko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niko or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Niko and Paul mean?

Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Niko and Paul boy or girl names?

Niko is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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