Nikodem is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #522 in 2025 with 74 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 140 births ranking #341. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 3,675 boys born was named Nikodem. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Nikodem is a Slavic form of Nicodemus and carries the broad Greek sense of victory of the people. It feels uncommon in English-speaking settings but very established in parts of Europe.
The name has roots in the New Testament through Nicodemus and remains in use especially in Poland. Its shape gives it a fresh feel even though the history behind it is old.