Victory of the people
Nikos is the quintessential Greek diminutive of Nikolaos. It shares the same etymological roots as Nicholas, combining 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). While common in Greece, it remains a distinctive and energetic choice in the United States.
About 12 boys were named Nikos in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Giant of modern Greek literature and author of Zorba the Greek
Hall of Fame professional basketball player
Prominent Greek-French television host
Protagonist of the video game Grand Theft Auto IV · Grand Theft Auto IV
