Boris vs Nikita

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,374
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Borya

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Nikita

Boy #3,393 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unconquered, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,393
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nik, Kita, Nick

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Popularity Comparison

Boris Rank #3,374
Nikita Rank #3,393

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 vs #3393 for Nikita.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boris ___

  • Boris Alexander
  • Boris Nikolai
  • Boris Ivan
  • Boris Dmitri
  • Boris Alexei
  • Boris Victor

Nikita ___

  • Nikita Alexander
  • Nikita Sergei
  • Nikita Ivan
  • Nikita Alexei
  • Nikita Dmitri
  • Nikita Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

If you choose Nikita

Alexei Dmitri Tatiana Natasha Mikhail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Nikita more popular?

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 compared to Nikita at #3393 in the United States.

What do Boris and Nikita mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Nikita means "unconquered, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Boris and Nikita boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Nikita is primarily a boy name.

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