Nikolas vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolas

Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek German Eastern European Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#726
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nick, Nik, Niko

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nikolas Rank #726
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nikolas ___

  • Nikolas James
  • Nikolas Alexander
  • Nikolas William
  • Nikolas Thomas
  • Nikolas Andrew
  • Nikolas John

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nikolas

Sophia Alexander Elena Sebastian Anastasia

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolas or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Olivia mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nikolas and Olivia boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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