Nicholas
Greek boy's name meaning “victory of the people”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- victory of the people
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #109
- Born in 2023
- 3,257
- Peak year
- 1998 (#6)
Meaning & origin
Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike 'victory' + laos 'people'). Saint Nicholas inspired Santa Claus.
Is Nicholas a Greek name?
Yes — Nicholas is a Greek name meaning "victory of the people". Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike 'victory' + laos 'people'). Saint Nicholas inspired Santa Claus.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Nicholas ranked #109 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,257 US boys were given the name Nicholas.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #6 in 1998
“Unranked” means Nicholas was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Nicholas
Nicholas is spelled N-I-C-H-O-L-A-S — 8 letters and 3 syllables.
Nicknames
Nick, Nico, Cole
Nicholas: frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicholas mean?
Nicholas is a Greek name meaning "victory of the people". Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike 'victory' + laos 'people'). Saint Nicholas inspired Santa Claus.
Where does the name Nicholas come from?
Nicholas is of Greek origin. Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike 'victory' + laos 'people'). Saint Nicholas inspired Santa Claus.
Is Nicholas a boy or a girl name?
Nicholas is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Nicholas?
In 2023, 3,257 US boys were given the name Nicholas.
Is Nicholas a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Nicholas ranked #109 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Nicholas?
Common nicknames for Nicholas include Nick, Nico, Cole.
How do you spell Nicholas?
Nicholas is spelled N-I-C-H-O-L-A-S — 8 letters.
How common is the name Nicholas?
In 2023, 3,257 US boys were given the name Nicholas. In the latest US data, Nicholas ranked #109 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Nicholas a Greek name?
Yes — Nicholas is a Greek name meaning "victory of the people". Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike 'victory' + laos 'people'). Saint Nicholas inspired Santa Claus.
What does Nicholas mean in Greek?
In Greek, Nicholas means "victory of the people". Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike 'victory' + laos 'people'). Saint Nicholas inspired Santa Claus.