Charis vs Nikos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charis

Girl #2,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness, beauty"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,890
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chari, Ris

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charis Rank #2,890
Nikos Rank #6,237

Charis is more popular, ranked #2890 vs #6237 for Nikos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charis ___

  • Charis Grace
  • Charis Rose
  • Charis Elise
  • Charis Vera
  • Charis Hope
  • Charis Joy

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 Charis

Zoe Lyra Iris Thea Daphne

If you choose Nikos

Elena Sofia Alexia Dmitri Andreas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charis or Nikos more popular?

Charis is more popular, ranked #2890 compared to Nikos at #6237 in the United States.

What do Charis and Nikos mean?

Charis means "grace, kindness, beauty" (Ancient Greek origin). Nikos means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Charis and Nikos boy or girl names?

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

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