Julius vs Nikolai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jules, Jule

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Nikolai Rank #590

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #590 for Nikolai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julius ___

  • Julius Alexander
  • Julius Henry
  • Julius Thomas
  • Julius Edward
  • Julius Augustine
  • Julius Maximus

Nikolai ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Julius

Augustus Octavia Cecilia Leonardo Vivienne

If you choose Nikolai

Alexei Dmitri Tatiana Natasha Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Nikolai more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Nikolai at #590 in the United States.

What do Julius and Nikolai mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Julius and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.

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