Clement vs Nikola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikola

Boy #1,589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Bulgarian Croatian Czech Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,589
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nik, Niko, Kola

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clement Rank #2,262
Nikola Rank #1,589

Nikola is more popular, ranked #1589 vs #2262 for Clement.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clement ___

  • Clement August
  • Clement Felix
  • Clement Arthur
  • Clement Louis
  • Clement Oscar
  • Clement Julian

Nikola ___

  • Nikola Anton
  • Nikola Luka
  • Nikola Stefan
  • Nikola Ivan
  • Nikola Milan
  • Nikola Petar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clement

Augustine Cecily Clementine Phoebe Benedict

If you choose Nikola

Ana Katya Luca Mia Stefan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clement or Nikola more popular?

Nikola is more popular, ranked #1589 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Clement and Nikola mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). Nikola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Clement and Nikola boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Nikola is primarily a boy name.

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