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Nikodem

♂ Boy

Pronounced nee-KOH-dem /niˈkoʊ.dɛm/Medium

Meaning: Polish form of Nicodemus — from Greek nike, 'victory', plus demos, 'people' — 'victory of the people'Medium

In 30 seconds: Victory of the people: Nikodem is the Polish Nicodemus — 'victory of the people'. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek, Polish
MeaningPolish form of Nicodemus — from Greek nike, 'victory', plus demos, 'people' — 'victory of the people'
U.S. rank (2025)#5538 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 191

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220062025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nikodem is the Polish form of Nicodemus — from Greek nike, 'victory', plus demos, 'people' — 'victory of the people' (Nicodemus, the Pharisee who visited Jesus by night and helped bury him). A crisp, classic, popular name across Poland; nickname Niko or Kodi (said 'nee-KOH-dem').

In the U.S. it appears in Polish families. Rare, victory-of-the-people at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nicodemus means 'victory of the people' (Greek nike + demos) — the Pharisee who came to Jesus by night — Nikodem is the popular Polish form (said 'nee-KOH-dem').
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Nikodem — etymology

Variations

NicodemusNikodemosNikodim

Nicknames

Niko

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If you like Nikodem…

Nicodemus— the English form
Niko— a companion Nik- short form
Nikolas— another Nik- boys' name
Tobias— a fellow Greek choice
Genesis— shares Nikodem's Greek roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nikodem mean?

Nikodem is the Polish Nicodemus — Greek 'victory of the people'.

How do you pronounce Nikodem?

It's said nee-KOH-dem /niˈkoʊ.dɛm/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nikodem a boy or girl name?

Nikodem is a boy's name.

How popular is Nikodem?

Nikodem is a rare name in the U.S.

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