Meaning and history
Nicodemus is a name derived from the Greek Νικόδημος (Nikodemos), meaning “victory of the people,” from νίκη (nike), “victory,” and δῆμος (demos), “the people.” It is also the name of a New Testament figure who helps Joseph of Arimathea entomb Jesus.
In 2025, 45 babies were recorded with the name Nicodemus, ranking #2,798 among boys.