Nikos vs Vasilios

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
Vasilios Rank #6,167

Vasilios is more popular, ranked #6167 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

Vasilios ___

  • Vasilios Konstantinos
  • Vasilios Alexandros
  • Vasilios Georgios
  • Vasilios Nikolaos
  • Vasilios Dimitrios

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nikos

Elena Sofia Alexia Dmitri Andreas

If you choose Vasilios

Konstantinos Georgios Eleni Maria Despina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikos or Vasilios more popular?

Vasilios is more popular, ranked #6167 compared to Nikos at #6237 in the United States.

What do Nikos and Vasilios mean?

Nikos means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Vasilios means "royal, kingly" (Greek basileus origin).

Are Nikos and Vasilios boy or girl names?

Nikos is primarily a boy name. Vasilios is primarily a boy name.

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