Bogdan vs Nicodemus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bogdan

Boy #3,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"given by God"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Romanian Polish Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,262
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bogdy, Dan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bogdan Rank #3,262
Nicodemus Rank #3,331

Bogdan is more popular, ranked #3262 vs #3331 for Nicodemus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bogdan ___

  • Bogdan Alexander
  • Bogdan Michael
  • Bogdan James
  • Bogdan Ivan
  • Bogdan Victor

Nicodemus ___

  • Nicodemus James
  • Nicodemus John
  • Nicodemus William
  • Nicodemus Thomas
  • Nicodemus Alexander
  • Nicodemus Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bogdan

Dmitri Nikita Mila Natasha Ivan

If you choose Nicodemus

Bartholomew Thaddeus Cornelius Sebastian Magdalene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bogdan or Nicodemus more popular?

Bogdan is more popular, ranked #3262 compared to Nicodemus at #3331 in the United States.

What do Bogdan and Nicodemus mean?

Bogdan means "given by God" (Slavic origin). Nicodemus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Bogdan and Nicodemus boy or girl names?

Bogdan is primarily a boy name. Nicodemus is primarily a boy name.

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