Nikola vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikola

Boy #1,589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Bulgarian Croatian Czech Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,589
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nik, Niko, Kola

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nikola Rank #1,589
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1589 for Nikola.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nikola ___

  • Nikola Anton
  • Nikola Luka
  • Nikola Stefan
  • Nikola Ivan
  • Nikola Milan
  • Nikola Petar

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 Nikola

Ana Katya Luca Mia Stefan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikola or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nikola at #1589 in the United States.

What do Nikola and Theodore mean?

Nikola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nikola and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nikola is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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