Emery vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emery

Girl #70 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, brave"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70
Total SSA Count
3,197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Emery Rank #70
Nikolas Rank #726

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

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 Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

If you choose Nikolas

Sophia Alexander Elena Sebastian Anastasia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery or Nikolas more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Emery and Nikolas mean?

Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Emery and Nikolas boy or girl names?

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

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