Nikos vs Prometheus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nikos

Boy #6,237 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,237
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nik, Niko

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nikos Rank #6,237
Prometheus Rank #6,066

Prometheus is more popular, ranked #6066 vs #6237 for Nikos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nikos ___

  • Nikos Alexander
  • Nikos James
  • Nikos Andreas
  • Nikos Paul
  • Nikos Theodore
  • Nikos George

Prometheus ___

  • Prometheus James
  • Prometheus Alexander
  • Prometheus Cole
  • Prometheus Orion
  • Prometheus Atlas
  • Prometheus Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nikos

Elena Sofia Alexia Dmitri Andreas

If you choose Prometheus

Athena Apollo Orion Perseus Calliope

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikos or Prometheus more popular?

Prometheus is more popular, ranked #6066 compared to Nikos at #6237 in the United States.

What do Nikos and Prometheus mean?

Nikos means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Prometheus means "forethought, foresight" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Nikos and Prometheus boy or girl names?

Nikos is primarily a boy name. Prometheus is primarily a boy name.

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