US Popularity Rank: 1235

Origin: Russian

Meaning: Victory of the people

Nikolai is a mighty boy’s name that means “victory of the people” in Greek. Perhaps, appropriately, it is the name of numerous iconic Russian leaders and remains particularly popular in Russia. Its British equivalent, Nicholas, is fashionable throughout English-speaking world. In Greece, Nicholas and its variants are often given to baby boys born in maritime regions, as St. Nicholas is the patron saint of seafarers.