Nikolai vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolai

Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nikolai Rank #590

Sam Rank #652

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Nikolai or Sam more popular?

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Nikolai and Sam mean?

Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nikolai and Sam boy or girl names?

Nikolai is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.