Nikolai vs Valentin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolai

Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #747 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"vigorous, flourishing"

Origin: Latin

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Nikolai Rank #590

Valentin Rank #747

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 vs #747 for Valentin.

Is Nikolai or Valentin more popular?

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 compared to Valentin at #747 in the United States.

What do Nikolai and Valentin mean?

Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin). Valentin means "vigorous, flourishing" (Latin origin).

Are Nikolai and Valentin boy or girl names?

Nikolai is primarily a boy name. Valentin is primarily a boy name.