Nikolas vs Teo

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

All Clear

Teo

Boy #759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Greek Latin American Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#759
Total SSA Count
335
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nikolas Rank #726
Teo Rank #759

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #759 for Teo.

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

Teo ___

  • Teo James
  • Teo Rafael
  • Teo Luca
  • Teo Marco
  • Teo Andres
  • Teo Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nikolas

Sophia Alexander Elena Sebastian Anastasia

If you choose Teo

Mateo Leo Sofia Lucia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolas or Teo more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Teo at #759 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Teo mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Teo means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Nikolas and Teo boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Teo is primarily a boy name.

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