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Nikolas vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek German Eastern European Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#726
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#882
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nikolas Rank #726
Dane Rank #882

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #882 for Dane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolas or Dane more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Dane mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Nikolas and Dane boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.

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