Nikolai vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolai

Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Nikolai Rank #590

Nikolas Rank #726

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Is Nikolai or Nikolas more popular?

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Nikolai and Nikolas mean?

Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Nikolai and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Nikolai is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.