Nikolaus vs Yiannis

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
Yiannis Rank #3,631

Yiannis is more popular, ranked #3631 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

Yiannis ___

  • Yiannis Alexander
  • Yiannis Nikolas
  • Yiannis Dimitri
  • Yiannis Christos
  • Yiannis Petros
  • Yiannis Andreas

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If you choose Nikolaus

Maximilian Katharina Ludwig Elisabeth Heinrich

If you choose Yiannis

Nikos Christos Eleni Maria Thanos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolaus or Yiannis more popular?

Yiannis is more popular, ranked #3631 compared to Nikolaus at #3713 in the United States.

What do Nikolaus and Yiannis mean?

Nikolaus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Yiannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nikolaus and Yiannis boy or girl names?

Nikolaus is primarily a boy name. Yiannis is primarily a boy name.

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