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Nickolas

“The given name 'Nickolas' is derived from the Greek name 'Nikolaos' (Νικόλαος), meaning 'victory of the people' or 'people's triumph', with its linguistic root in the Greek words 'nike' (νίκη), meaning 'victory', and 'laos' (λαός), meaning 'people'.”

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,498
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1998
Syllables3
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology3 Chaldean 7
Global rank#337

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

About the name Nickolas

The given name 'Nickolas' is derived from the Greek name 'Nikolaos' (Νικόλαος), meaning 'victory of the people' or 'people's triumph', with its linguistic root in the Greek words 'nike' (νίκη), meaning 'victory', and 'laos' (λαός), meaning 'people'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Nickolas' is derived from the Greek name 'Nikolaos' (Νικόλαος), meaning 'victory of the people' or 'people's triumph', with its linguistic root in the Greek words 'nike' (νίκη), meaning 'victory', and 'laos' (λαός), meaning 'people'. The name 'Nickolas' has been used in various cultures, including Christianity, where Saint Nicholas is a revered figure, and has also been used in other cultures such as Greek and Russian Orthodox traditions, with notable historical context including the legend of Saint Nicholas as a bringer of gifts.

Nickolas currently ranks #1,498 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.

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