Nicodemus vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicodemus

Boy #3,331 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Biblical English Polish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,331
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nick, Nico, Demi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nicodemus Rank #3,331
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3331 for Nicodemus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicodemus ___

  • Nicodemus James
  • Nicodemus John
  • Nicodemus William
  • Nicodemus Thomas
  • Nicodemus Alexander
  • Nicodemus Paul

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nicodemus

Bartholomew Thaddeus Cornelius Sebastian Magdalene

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicodemus or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nicodemus at #3331 in the United States.

What do Nicodemus and Noah mean?

Nicodemus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicodemus and Noah boy or girl names?

Nicodemus is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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