James vs Nikos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Nikos

Boy #6,237 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,237
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nik, Niko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nikos Rank #6,237

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6237 for Nikos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Nikos ___

  • Nikos Alexander
  • Nikos James
  • Nikos Andreas
  • Nikos Paul
  • Nikos Theodore
  • Nikos George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nikos

Elena Sofia Alexia Dmitri Andreas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nikos more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nikos at #6237 in the United States.

What do James and Nikos mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nikos means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are James and Nikos boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nikos is primarily a boy name.

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