What does the name Nicolas mean?

The name Nicolas means "Victory of the people".

What is the origin of the name Nicolas?

Nicolas is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Nicolas?

In 2023, 1,992 babies were named Nicolas in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Nicolas a boy's name?

Yes, Nicolas is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Nicolas

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Births Last Year: 1,992 →

All-Time Total: 99,425

Peak Year: 2003

Nicolas is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of the elements "nikē" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people."

Notable Namesakes

Nicolas Cage - Actor known for "National Treasure" and "Con Air."
Nicolas Sarkozy - Former President of France.
Nicolas Anelka - Retired French footballer.
Nicolas Batum - French NBA basketball player.
Nicolas Roeg - British film director.
Nicolas Winding Refn - Danish film director.
Nicolas Mahut - French tennis player.
Nicolas Jaar - Chilean-American electronic music producer.
Nicolas Pepe - Ivorian footballer playing for Arsenal.
Nicolas Laprovittola - Argentine professional basketball player.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Nicolas

Camilo Rafael Bruno Leandro Adrian Sebastian Aaron Alan

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Nicolas

Victoria Sofia Ariana Jazmin Alicia Alessandra Elisa Daniela

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Nicolas

Colette Collette Nichelle Nichol Nicholas Nichole Nick Nicklas

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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