Nikos
Nikos: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nikos
- A transliteration of the Greek male given name Νίκος (Níkos) used in Greece. It is the most common form of the name Nikolaos, the Greek cognate of Nicholas.
How popular is Nikos?
Since 1880, 882 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikos. Its highest rank for boys was #2197 in 1969. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Nikos FAQ
What does the name Nikos mean?
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Νίκος (Níkos) used in Greece. It is the most common form of the name Nikolaos, the Greek cognate of Nicholas.
How popular is the name Nikos?
Since 1880, 882 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikos. Its highest rank for boys was #2197 in 1969. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nikos a boy or girl name?
Nikos is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 882 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.