Alexande vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexande

Boy #827 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein + aner

Cultural Roots

English Greek Russian Scottish Spanish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#827
Total SSA Count
301
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Xander, Lex

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Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek German Eastern European Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#726
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nik, Niko

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Popularity Comparison

Alexande Rank #827
Nikolas Rank #726

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #827 for Alexande.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexande ___

  • Alexande James
  • Alexande William
  • Alexande Thomas
  • Alexande Henry
  • Alexande John
  • Alexande Edward

Nikolas ___

  • Nikolas James
  • Nikolas Alexander
  • Nikolas William
  • Nikolas Thomas
  • Nikolas Andrew
  • Nikolas John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexande

Charlotte Elizabeth Victoria Sebastian Theodore

If you choose Nikolas

Sophia Alexander Elena Sebastian Anastasia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexande or Nikolas more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Alexande at #827 in the United States.

What do Alexande and Nikolas mean?

Alexande means "defender of men" (Greek alexein + aner origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Alexande and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Alexande is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.

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