Nickolas vs Syrus

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nickolas Rank #1,548
Syrus Rank #1,724

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 vs #1724 for Syrus.

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

Syrus ___

  • Syrus James
  • Syrus Lee
  • Syrus Alexander
  • Syrus Cole
  • Syrus Grant
  • Syrus Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nickolas

Sophia Alexandra Matthew Katherine Sebastian

If you choose Syrus

Darius Xerxes Leila Nasrin Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nickolas or Syrus more popular?

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 compared to Syrus at #1724 in the United States.

What do Nickolas and Syrus mean?

Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin). Syrus means "sun, sunshine" (Old Persian khur origin).

Are Nickolas and Syrus boy or girl names?

Nickolas is primarily a boy name. Syrus is primarily a boy name.

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