Frederick vs Nikolai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Nikolai

Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Scandinavian Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#590
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nik, Niko, Kolya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Frederick Rank #424
Nikolai Rank #590

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #590 for Nikolai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Frederick ___

  • Frederick James
  • Frederick William
  • Frederick Charles
  • Frederick John
  • Frederick Henry
  • Frederick Louis

Nikolai ___

  • Nikolai James
  • Nikolai Alexander
  • Nikolai Ivan
  • Nikolai Constantine
  • Nikolai Sebastian
  • Nikolai Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederick

Eleanor Charlotte George Arthur Margaret

If you choose Nikolai

Alexei Dmitri Tatiana Natasha Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederick or Nikolai more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Nikolai at #590 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Nikolai mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Frederick and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.

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