The baby name Nikos is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈnikos/ (NEE-kohs).
Nikos is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Nikos is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈnikos/ (NEE-kohs).
Nikos is Greek in Origin.
Nikos (Νίκος) is a Greek masculine given name, the modern short form of Nikolaos (Νικόλαος). Built from nikē “victory” and laos “people,” it conveys the meaning “victory of the people.” Its prominence ties to the veneration of Saint Nicholas, the 4th‑century bishop of Myra, whose cult spread across the Mediterranean and Europe, anchoring the name in Christian calendars and seafaring communities.
In Greece and Cyprus, Nikos functions as an independent name and remains perennially popular, with a traditional name day on 6 December. Related forms and cousins include Nikolaos, Nikolas, Nicholas, Nicolas, Nicola (Italian), Nikolai/Nikolay (Russian/Bulgarian), Nicolae (Romanian), Nikola (South Slavic), Mykola (Ukrainian), and Mikołaj (Polish); diminutives and short forms include Niko, Nico, Nik, and Kolya. Feminine counterparts are Niki, Nicole, Nicola, and Nicolette. The name balances friendly informality with a classical, pan‑European pedigree, making it familiar yet distinctly Hellenic.
| Nikos Kazantzakis Nikos Kazantzakis was a Greek writer and philosopher, best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek', which was later adapted into a popular film. He also wrote 'The Last Temptation of Christ', a book that sparked significant controversy. Kazantzakis is considered one of the most important figures in modern Greek literature. | Nikos Anastasiades Nikos Anastasiades is a prominent Cypriot politician who served as the President of Cyprus from 2013 to 2023. He is known for his efforts in attempting to reunify the divided island and for navigating Cyprus through economic challenges. His leadership marked significant moments in Cyprus's recent history. | Nikos Vertis Nikos Vertis is a Greek singer best known for his popular laïko and pop songs. Born in Gorinchem, Netherlands, as Nikolaos Arvanitidis, he has roots in Galipsos near Kavala and is known for songs like "Thelo Na Me Nioseis," "Pos Na To Eksigiso," and "An Eisai Ena Asteri." |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | Boys | 0 | #2 | 6,894 | 6,912 |
| GR | 0 | #4 | 908 | 3,911 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #17 | 356 | 3,473 |
| CY | 0 | #33 | 27 | 1,632 | |
| GE | 0 | #44 | 1 | 997 | |
| AL | 0 | #72 | 5 | 2,372 | |
| AZ | Girls | 0 | #75 | 1 | 1,051 |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| BG | 0 | #80 | 3 | 1,799 | |
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #124 | 2 | 2,087 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #150 | 2 | 2,166 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #172 | 3 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #174 | 6 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #184 | 4 | 10,220 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2016 | #190 | 3 | 1,526 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #201 | 19 | 3,850 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #214 | 7 | 4,970 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #215 | 28 | 6,293 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #226 | 2 | 4,141 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #249 | 50 | 5,122 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #282 | 23 | 6,530 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #290 | 7 | 6,578 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #300 | 7 | 2,588 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #311 | 15 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #311 | 25 | 6,459 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| NL | 0 | #379 | 13 | 2,481 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #385 | 3 | 2,865 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| Germany | 0 | #408 | 30 | 2,542 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #415 | 13 | 2,041 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #418 | 25 | 2,180 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #458 | 48 | 12,621 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #464 | 3 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #515 | 532 | 5,697 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #534 | 19 | 10,162 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #556 | 6 | 10,655 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #619 | 7 | 10,983 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #668 | 15 | 3,552 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #685 | 13 | 17,960 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #690 | 8 | 13,071 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IT | 0 | #691 | 24 | 4,183 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #691 | 17 | 18,093 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #693 | 8 | 13,390 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #766 | 187 | 5,873 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #879 | 14 | 7,044 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #906 | 25 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #913 | 6 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #973 | 10 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,081 | 12 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,165 | 14 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,193 | 19 | 19,440 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,285 | 187 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,602 | 13 | 28,008 |
Nikos is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:
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