Charlotte vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek German Eastern European Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#726
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nik, Niko

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Nikolas Rank #726

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Nikolas ___

  • Nikolas James
  • Nikolas Alexander
  • Nikolas William
  • Nikolas Thomas
  • Nikolas Andrew
  • Nikolas John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Nikolas

Sophia Alexander Elena Sebastian Anastasia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Nikolas more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Nikolas mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.

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