Nikolas vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Nikolas Rank #726
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

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 Nikolas

Sophia Alexander Elena Sebastian Anastasia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolas or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Theodore mean?

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

Are Nikolas and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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