Nikodemos as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Nikodemos

What is the meaning of the name Nikodemos ?

The baby name Nikodemos is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced nee-KOH-deh-mohs (approx.; IPA: /niːˈkoʊdɛmoʊs/).

Nikodemos is Greek in Origin.

Nikodemos is the Greek form of Nicodemus, from Ancient Greek nike “victory” + demos “people,” conveying “victory of the people.” In Greek it is written Νικόδημος. The name blends martial triumph with civic solidarity, a classic Hellenic compound mirrored in names like Nikolaos and Demetrios while retaining a distinct, scholarly tone.

Its prominence stems from the Pharisee Nicodemus in the Gospel of John, anchoring the name in Christian tradition. It flourished in Byzantine and Orthodox monastic circles, notably with St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite (18th c.), and persists in Greece and Cyprus today, rarer elsewhere. International variants include Nicodemus (English/Latin), Nicodème (French), Nicodemo (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Nikodem (Polish, Czech, Slovak), and Nikodim (Russian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Romanian). Greek short forms include Niko and Dimos; feminine counterparts such as Nicodema/Nicodème exist but are uncommon. The name suits families seeking a venerable, cross-cultural choice with strong classical roots.

⚙ Nikodemos is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 1 recorded use, across 1 country.