Nikolas vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Nikolas Rank #726

Neil Rank #866

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Nikolas or Neil more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Neil mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Nikolas and Neil boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.