Myron vs Nickolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myron

Boy #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,695
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nickolas

Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

Cultural Roots

English American European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,548
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Cole

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Myron Rank #1,695
Nickolas Rank #1,548

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 vs #1695 for Myron.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Myron ___

  • Myron James
  • Myron Lee
  • Myron Scott
  • Myron Allen
  • Myron Douglas

Nickolas ___

  • Nickolas James
  • Nickolas Paul
  • Nickolas Alexander
  • Nickolas Thomas
  • Nickolas John
  • Nickolas David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Myron

Byron Irene Sylvia Leonard Miriam

If you choose Nickolas

Sophia Alexandra Matthew Katherine Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myron or Nickolas more popular?

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 compared to Myron at #1695 in the United States.

What do Myron and Nickolas mean?

Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Myron and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Myron is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.

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