Nickolas vs Sammy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Sammy

Boy #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Arabic-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,559
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nickolas Rank #1,548
Sammy Rank #1,559

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 vs #1559 for Sammy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nickolas ___

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

Sammy ___

  • Sammy James
  • Sammy Lee
  • Sammy Ray
  • Sammy Jay
  • Sammy Dean
  • Sammy Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nickolas

Sophia Alexandra Matthew Katherine Sebastian

If you choose Sammy

Danny Tommy Benny Josie Annie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nickolas or Sammy more popular?

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 compared to Sammy at #1559 in the United States.

What do Nickolas and Sammy mean?

Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin). Sammy means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nickolas and Sammy boy or girl names?

Nickolas is primarily a boy name. Sammy is primarily a boy name.

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