Nikolaj vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolaj

Boy #11,816 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,816
Total SSA Count: 8
Nicknames: Nik, Niko, Nikoy

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Nikolaj Rank #11,816

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #11816 for Nikolaj.

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Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolaj or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nikolaj at #11816 in the United States.

What do Nikolaj and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nikolaj and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nikolaj is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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