Nikolas vs Valentin

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

Popularity Comparison

Nikolas Rank #726
Valentin Rank #747

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #747 for Valentin.

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

Valentin ___

  • Valentin Alexandre
  • Valentin Louis
  • Valentin Pierre
  • Valentin Hugo
  • Valentin Emile
  • Valentin Jules

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nikolas

Sophia Alexander Elena Sebastian Anastasia

If you choose Valentin

Sebastian Lucien Matthieu Celeste Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolas or Valentin more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Valentin at #747 in the United States.

What do Nikolas and Valentin mean?

Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Valentin means "vigorous, flourishing" (Latin origin).

Are Nikolas and Valentin boy or girl names?

Nikolas is primarily a boy name. Valentin is primarily a boy name.

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