Nikolai vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolai

Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Nikolai Rank #590

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #590 for Nikolai.

Is Nikolai or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Nikolai at #590 in the United States.

What do Nikolai and Frederick mean?

Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Nikolai and Frederick boy or girl names?

Nikolai is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.