Nicodem
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nicodem
The name Nicodem means "victory of the people" and derives from the Greek name *Nikodēmos*, composed of *nikē* (victory) and *dēmos* (people).
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Etymology
The name Nicodem means "victory of the people" and derives from the Greek name *Nikodēmos*, composed of *nikē* (victory) and *dēmos* (people). It is primarily used in Christian cultures, notably as the name of a Pharisee who secretly visited Jesus in the New Testament (John 3:1–21), and is also found in Eastern Orthodox and Jewish contexts.
Nicodem currently ranks #3,524 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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