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Nicklos

“Nicklos is a variant spelling of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly among Scandinavian and Germanic peoples, and has historical prominence through Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian bishop who inspired the figure of Santa Claus.”

Greek · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#9,334
TrendVintage
Peak year1979
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureScandinavian/Germanic
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology11 Chaldean 6
Global rank#55,033

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Nicklos

Nicklos is a variant spelling of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly among Scandinavian and Germanic peoples, and has historical prominence through Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian bishop who inspired the figure of Santa Claus.

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Etymology

Nicklos is a variant spelling of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly among Scandinavian and Germanic peoples, and has historical prominence through Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian bishop who inspired the figure of Santa Claus.

Nicklos currently ranks #9,334 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.

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