Nikolas vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek German Eastern European Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Swedish Norwegian Dutch German Danish

✓ All Clear

Nikolas Rank #726

Johan Rank #537

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Is Nikolas or Johan more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Johan mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nikolas and Johan boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.