Nikolai vs Jonas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolai

Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

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Nikolai Rank #590

Jonas Rank #557

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

Is Nikolai or Jonas more popular?

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

What do Nikolai and Jonas mean?

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

Are Nikolai and Jonas boy or girl names?

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