Nikolas vs Leif

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Nikolas Rank #726

Leif Rank #926

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #926 for Leif.

Is Nikolas or Leif more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Leif at #926 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Leif mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin).

Are Nikolas and Leif boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Leif is primarily a boy name.