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Nicodemus

Nicodemus is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “victory of the people.” In 2024 it was given to 35 boys in the United States.

Nicodemus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Greek
Meaning
“victory of the people”
Pronunciation
/nɪkəˈdiːməs/

About the name Nicodemus

Nicodemus belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “victory of the people” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nicodemus first appears in Social Security records in 1924. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2482 in 1994, and in 2024 35 babies received the name — 1,075 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nicodemus in US records

First recorded (US)
1924
Best US rank
#2482 in 1994
Peak year
2022
Babies named Nicodemus in 2024
35
Total since 1880
1,075

Nicodemus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#4108 in 2023
Babies named Nicodemus in 2024
3
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nicodemus mean?

Nicodemus means “victory of the people” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nicodemus a boy or girl name?

Nicodemus is a boy name. In 2024, 35 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nicodemus?

Nicodemus comes from the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Nicodemus?

Nicodemus first appears in US records in 1924. Its best-ever ranking was #2482 in 1994, and 35 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Nicodemus?

Nicodemus is pronounced /nɪkəˈdiːməs/ (IPA).

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