Aster vs Nikolaos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolaos

Boy #2,767 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Byzantine Orthodox Christian Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,767
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nikos, Nik, Nick

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aster Rank #2,744
Nikolaos Rank #2,767

Aster is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2767 for Nikolaos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aster ___

  • Aster Mae
  • Aster June
  • Aster Blue
  • Aster Violet
  • Aster Rose

Nikolaos ___

  • Nikolaos Alexandros
  • Nikolaos Dimitrios
  • Nikolaos Andreas
  • Nikolaos John
  • Nikolaos George
  • Nikolaos Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aster

Luna Orion Lyra Jasper Sage

If you choose Nikolaos

Alexandros Sophia Eleni Konstantinos Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aster or Nikolaos more popular?

Aster is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Nikolaos at #2767 in the United States.

What do Aster and Nikolaos mean?

Aster means "star" (Greek origin). Nikolaos means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Aster and Nikolaos boy or girl names?

Aster is primarily a girl name. Nikolaos is primarily a boy name.

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