Helios vs Nikolaos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolaos

Boy #2,767 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Byzantine Orthodox Christian Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,767
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nikos, Nik, Nick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Helios Rank #2,905
Nikolaos Rank #2,767

Nikolaos is more popular, ranked #2767 vs #2905 for Helios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Helios ___

  • Helios James
  • Helios Alexander
  • Helios Quinn
  • Helios Orion
  • Helios Blaze
  • Helios Kai

Nikolaos ___

  • Nikolaos Alexandros
  • Nikolaos Dimitrios
  • Nikolaos Andreas
  • Nikolaos John
  • Nikolaos George
  • Nikolaos Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Helios

Luna Selene Orion Apollo Aurora

If you choose Nikolaos

Alexandros Sophia Eleni Konstantinos Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helios or Nikolaos more popular?

Nikolaos is more popular, ranked #2767 compared to Helios at #2905 in the United States.

What do Helios and Nikolaos mean?

Helios means "sun" (Greek origin). Nikolaos means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Helios and Nikolaos boy or girl names?

Helios is primarily a boy name. Nikolaos is primarily a boy name.

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