What does Nikolas mean?
Nikolas means “victory of the people,” the Greek root of Nicholas.
What does Evander mean?
Evander means “good man” in Greek.
Nikolas vs Evander
Which is more popular?
Evander is more popular than Nikolas today: about 389 US babies were given the name Evander in 2025, compared with 375 named Nikolas.
| Nikolas | Evander | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Victory of the people | Good man |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | NIK-oh-lus | ee-VAN-der |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1937 | 1888 |
| Peak year | 2004 (1,060) | 2025 (389) |
| In 2025 | 375 | 389 |
| Trend | Declining | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Nikolas
Evander
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Nikolas | Evander |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2,564 | 1,870 |
| 2010s | 5,133 | 1,108 |
| 2000s | 7,812 | 309 |
| 1990s | 5,946 | 400 |
| 1980s | 1,955 | 95 |
| 1970s | 502 | 28 |
| 1960s | 107 | 44 |
| 1950s | 5 | 72 |
| 1940s | 5 | 54 |
| 1930s | 6 | 54 |
| 1920s | 0 | 83 |
| 1910s | 0 | 66 |
| 1890s | 0 | 12 |
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nikolas or Evander more popular?
Evander is more popular than Nikolas today: about 389 US babies were given the name Evander in 2025, compared with 375 named Nikolas.
What is the difference between Nikolas and Evander?
Nikolas means Victory of the people (Greek origin), while Evander means Good man (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Nikolas or Evander?
In US records, Nikolas first appears in 1937 and Evander in 1888, so Evander has the longer recorded history.