Fred vs Nikola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,686
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Freddy, Freddie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Fred Rank #1,686
Nikola Rank #1,589

Nikola is more popular, ranked #1589 vs #1686 for Fred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fred ___

  • Fred James
  • Fred William
  • Fred George
  • Fred Arthur
  • Fred Henry
  • Fred Thomas

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 Fred

George Arthur Mabel Harriet Edith

If you choose Nikola

Ana Katya Luca Mia Stefan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fred or Nikola more popular?

Nikola is more popular, ranked #1589 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Nikola mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Nikola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Fred and Nikola boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Nikola is primarily a boy name.

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