Nikolaos vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolaos

Boy #2,767 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Byzantine Orthodox Christian Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,767
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nikos, Nik, Nick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nikolaos Rank #2,767
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2767 for Nikolaos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nikolaos ___

  • Nikolaos Alexandros
  • Nikolaos Dimitrios
  • Nikolaos Andreas
  • Nikolaos John
  • Nikolaos George
  • Nikolaos Emmanuel

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nikolaos

Alexandros Sophia Eleni Konstantinos Maria

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolaos or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Nikolaos at #2767 in the United States.

What do Nikolaos and Oliver mean?

Nikolaos means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nikolaos and Oliver boy or girl names?

Nikolaos is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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