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Nicholas
Meaning: victory of the people · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Greek Nikolaos: nike ('victory') + laos ('people'). Saint Nicholas of Myra is the origin of Santa Claus.
Famous people named Nicholas
- Saint Nicholas
- Nicolaus Copernicus (astronomer)
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nico, Cole
Variants & related names
Nicolás, Nikolai, Niccolò, Nils, Klaus
Nicholas name art
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FAQ
What does the name Nicholas mean?
Nicholas means “victory of the people”. It comes from Greek.
Is Nicholas a popular name?
Yes — Nicholas has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Nicholas?
Nick, Nicky, Nico, Cole.
What are other forms of Nicholas?
Nicolás, Nikolai, Niccolò, Nils, Klaus.
Similar names
Angel · Jace · Damian · Jason · George · Elias
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.