Nikolaus vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolaus

Boy #3,713 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Greek European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,713
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nik, Nick, Nikki

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nikolaus Rank #3,713
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3713 for Nikolaus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nikolaus ___

  • Nikolaus Friedrich
  • Nikolaus Johann
  • Nikolaus Alexander
  • Nikolaus Ernst
  • Nikolaus Werner
  • Nikolaus Peter

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nikolaus

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolaus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nikolaus at #3713 in the United States.

What do Nikolaus and Theodore mean?

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

Are Nikolaus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nikolaus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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