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Nicolas
Meaning: victory of the people · Origin: French (from Greek) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The French form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos: nike ('victory') + laos ('people').
Famous people named Nicolas
- Nicolas Cage (actor)
Nicknames
Nico, Nick
Variants & related names
Nicholas, Nicolás, Nikolai
Nicolas name art
A free preview of a printable “Nicolas” poster with its meaning — great for a nursery, a birthday or a gift.
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FAQ
What does the name Nicolas mean?
Nicolas means “victory of the people”. It comes from French (from Greek).
Is Nicolas a popular name?
Yes — Nicolas 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 Nicolas?
Nico, Nick.
What are other forms of Nicolas?
Nicholas, Nicolás, Nikolai.
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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.