Nikolaus vs Theodoros

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
Theodoros Rank #3,821

Nikolaus is more popular, ranked #3713 vs #3821 for Theodoros.

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

Theodoros ___

  • Theodoros Alexander
  • Theodoros Nikolaos
  • Theodoros Konstantinos
  • Theodoros Dimitrios
  • Theodoros Andreas
  • Theodoros John

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nikolaus

Maximilian Katharina Ludwig Elisabeth Heinrich

If you choose Theodoros

Alexandros Nikolaos Katerina Eleni Dimitrios

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolaus or Theodoros more popular?

Nikolaus is more popular, ranked #3713 compared to Theodoros at #3821 in the United States.

What do Nikolaus and Theodoros mean?

Nikolaus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Theodoros means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Nikolaus and Theodoros boy or girl names?

Nikolaus is primarily a boy name. Theodoros is primarily a boy name.

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