Nikolai vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolai

Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Nikolai Rank #590

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #590 for Nikolai.

Is Nikolai or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Nikolai at #590 in the United States.

What do Nikolai and Karson mean?

Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Nikolai and Karson boy or girl names?

Nikolai is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.