Cali vs Nikos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikos

Boy #6,237 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,237
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nik, Niko

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cali Rank #495
Nikos Rank #6,237

Cali is more popular, ranked #495 vs #6237 for Nikos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cali ___

  • Cali Rose
  • Cali Mae
  • Cali Jean
  • Cali Jade
  • Cali Ann
  • Cali Skye

Nikos ___

  • Nikos Alexander
  • Nikos James
  • Nikos Andreas
  • Nikos Paul
  • Nikos Theodore
  • Nikos George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cali

Beau Cruz Bodhi Sienna Mila

If you choose Nikos

Elena Sofia Alexia Dmitri Andreas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cali or Nikos more popular?

Cali is more popular, ranked #495 compared to Nikos at #6237 in the United States.

What do Cali and Nikos mean?

Cali means "beautiful" (Greek origin). Nikos means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Cali and Nikos boy or girl names?

Cali is primarily a girl name. Nikos is primarily a boy name.

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