Nikolas vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Nikolas Rank #726

Melvin Rank #876

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Nikolas or Melvin more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Melvin mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Nikolas and Melvin boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.