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Nikodemus

♂ Boy

Pronounced nik-oh-DEE-mus /ˌnɪk.oʊˈdi.məs/Medium

Meaning: A form of Nicodemus, from the Greek Nikodemos, 'victory of the people' (nike + demos). Nicodemus is a Pharisee who visits Jesus by night in the Gospel of John. Heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: A Greek classic: Nikodemus means 'victory of the people' (said 'nik-oh-DEE-mus') — a form of Nicodemus.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA form of Nicodemus, from the Greek Nikodemos, 'victory of the people' (nike + demos). Nicodemus is a Pharisee who visits Jesus by night in the Gospel of John. Heritage name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11887 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Nikodemus is a spelling of Nicodemus, from the Greek Nikodemos, 'victory of the people.' A weighty biblical and classical name — Nicodemus appears in John's Gospel. Rare in the U.S. (said 'nik-oh-DEE-mus').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, classical, and biblical.

Did you know? Nikodemus is a form of Nicodemus, Greek for 'victory of the people'; Nicodemus is the Pharisee who comes to Jesus by night in the Gospel of John (said 'nik-oh-DEE-mus').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Nikodemus — Form of Nicodemus; Greek 'victory of the people'

Variations

NicodemusNikodemosNicodemos

Nicknames

NikoDemus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nikodemus mean?

Nikodemus is a form of Nicodemus, Greek for 'victory of the people'; Nicodemus appears in the Gospel of John.

How do you pronounce Nikodemus?

It's said nik-oh-DEE-mus /ˌnɪk.oʊˈdi.məs/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Nikodemus a boy or girl name?

Nikodemus is a boy's name.

How popular is Nikodemus?

Nikodemus is a rare name in the U.S.

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