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Nicodemus
victory of the people
Νικόδημος Nikodēmos
Nicodemus (Greek: Νικόδημος, Nikodēmos) means “victory of the people”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 5 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 45 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 1,120 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears in the same passages as Alphaeus.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Nicodemus
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At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Gospels
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 45 | Rising |
| All-time total | 1,120 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 48 in 2022 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | John 3:1 |
| Last appears | John 19:39 |
| Cross-references | 64 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Mary co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Mary.
- Joseph co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Joseph.
- Alphaeus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Alphaeus.
- Tiberius co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Tiberius.
- Javan co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Javan.
- Pilate co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Pilate.
- John co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as John.
Origin & meaning
Νικόδημος, -ου, ὁ
Nicodemus: Jhn.3:1, 4 3:9 7:50 19:39.†
(AS)
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council who had several encounters with Jesus.
The biblical story
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council, the Sanhedrin (Jhn.3.1). He came to Jesus at night, likely to avoid being seen, and engaged in a discussion about the need to be born again to enter the kingdom of God (Jhn.3.1-21). Later, Nicodemus defended Jesus before the Sanhedrin, reminding them that the law required a person to be heard before being judged (Jhn.7.50-51). After the crucifixion, Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes to anoint Jesus' body for burial, demonstrating his devotion to Jesus (Jhn.19.39-40). Though initially coming to Jesus in secret, Nicodemus grew to be a follower of Christ.
Key verses
Nicodemus appears in 5 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
John 3:1 -
Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?
John 3:4 -
Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?
John 3:9 -
Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)
John 7:50 -
And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.
John 19:39
Show all 5 references
John (5)
- John 3:1
- John 3:4
- John 3:9
- John 7:50
- John 19:39