Nikolas vs Gunnar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior, battle army"

Origin: Old Norse

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Nikolas Rank #726

Gunnar Rank #601

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Is Nikolas or Gunnar more popular?

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Gunnar mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Nikolas and Gunnar boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Gunnar is primarily a boy name.