Nikolas vs Nikolai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Nikolas Rank #726

Nikolai Rank #590

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Is Nikolas or Nikolai more popular?

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Nikolai mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Nikolas and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.