Nikos vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

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 Nikos

Elena Sofia Alexia Dmitri Andreas

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikos or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Nikos at #6237 in the United States.

What do Nikos and Theodore mean?

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

Are Nikos and Theodore boy or girl names?

Nikos is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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