Bladimir vs Nikolay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolay

Boy #5,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,223
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kolya, Nikola, Nik

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bladimir Rank #5,224
Nikolay Rank #5,223

Nikolay is more popular, ranked #5223 vs #5224 for Bladimir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bladimir ___

  • Bladimir Anton
  • Bladimir Nikolai
  • Bladimir Sergei
  • Bladimir Dmitri
  • Bladimir Ivan
  • Bladimir Alexei

Nikolay ___

  • Nikolay Alexei
  • Nikolay Sergei
  • Nikolay Dmitri
  • Nikolay Ivan
  • Nikolay Pavel
  • Nikolay Boris

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bladimir

Natasha Olga Irina Dmitri Alexei

If you choose Nikolay

Aleksandra Tatiana Mikhail Dmitri Katya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bladimir or Nikolay more popular?

Nikolay is more popular, ranked #5223 compared to Bladimir at #5224 in the United States.

What do Bladimir and Nikolay mean?

Bladimir means "ruler of glory, ruler of the world" (Slavic origin). Nikolay means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Bladimir and Nikolay boy or girl names?

Bladimir is primarily a boy name. Nikolay is primarily a boy name.

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