Nikolas vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nikolas Rank #726

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Is Nikolas or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Sam mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nikolas and Sam boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.