Nikolay vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikolay

Boy #5,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,223
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kolya, Nikola, Nik

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nikolay Rank #5,223
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5223 for Nikolay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nikolay ___

  • Nikolay Alexei
  • Nikolay Sergei
  • Nikolay Dmitri
  • Nikolay Ivan
  • Nikolay Pavel
  • Nikolay Boris

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 Nikolay

Aleksandra Tatiana Mikhail Dmitri Katya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolay or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nikolay at #5223 in the United States.

What do Nikolay and Theodore mean?

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

Are Nikolay and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nikolay is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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