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Nikolas vs Emory

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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Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#886
Total SSA Count
271
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nikolas Rank #726
Emory Rank #886

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #886 for Emory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolas or Emory more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Emory mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Nikolas and Emory boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.

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