Paul vs Niko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Finnish Slavic Italian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Paul Rank #264
Niko Rank #344

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #344 for Niko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Niko more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Paul and Niko mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Paul and Niko boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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