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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Victory of the people

Short and sweet but sensational all the same, Nikos is a beautiful boy’s name of Greek origin and a variant of Nikolaos, meaning “victory of the people.” While Nikos is better recognized as a nickname than a first name, it has many connections that are bound to inspire baby. If they prefer poetry or prose, they might look to Greek literature giant Nikos Kazantzakis for a few storytelling tips. But if they’re on the lookout for the limelight, Greek-French TV personality Nikos Aliagas might be a little more in line with their big-screen ambitions.