Nickolas vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nickolas

Sophia Alexandra Matthew Katherine Sebastian

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nickolas or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Nickolas and Theodore mean?

Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nickolas and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nickolas is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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