Adonis vs Niko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adonis

Boy #206 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

American Greek Lebanese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,713
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Doni, Adi

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
Nicknames
Nik

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adonis Rank #206
Niko Rank #344

Adonis is more popular, ranked #206 vs #344 for Niko.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonis ___

  • Adonis James
  • Adonis Lee
  • Adonis Xavier
  • Adonis Michael
  • Adonis Ray
  • Adonis Marco

Niko ___

  • Niko James
  • Niko Alexander
  • Niko Lennon
  • Niko Soren
  • Niko Elias
  • Niko Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adonis

Apollo Orion Cassandra Athena Darius

If you choose Niko

Theo Luca Zara Mila Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonis or Niko more popular?

Adonis is more popular, ranked #206 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Adonis and Niko mean?

Adonis means "lord, master" (Phoenician origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Adonis and Niko boy or girl names?

Adonis is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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