Carlisle vs Nicodemus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicodemus

Boy #3,331 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Biblical English Polish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,331
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nick, Nico, Demi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlisle Rank #3,294
Nicodemus Rank #3,331

Carlisle is more popular, ranked #3294 vs #3331 for Nicodemus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlisle ___

  • Carlisle James
  • Carlisle Edward
  • Carlisle Henry
  • Carlisle Thomas
  • Carlisle Alexander
  • Carlisle Reid

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 Carlisle

Emmett Edward Eleanor Rosalie Jasper

If you choose Nicodemus

Bartholomew Thaddeus Cornelius Sebastian Magdalene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlisle or Nicodemus more popular?

Carlisle is more popular, ranked #3294 compared to Nicodemus at #3331 in the United States.

What do Carlisle and Nicodemus mean?

Carlisle means "fort at Luguvalium" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Nicodemus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Carlisle and Nicodemus boy or girl names?

Carlisle is primarily a boy name. Nicodemus is primarily a boy name.

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