Niclas
Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Niclas
Niclas means "victory of the people" and derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements nike (victory) and laos (people).
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Etymology
Niclas means "victory of the people" and derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements nike (victory) and laos (people). The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, particularly in Sweden and Germany, and has Christian roots tied to Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian bishop venerated across Europe.
Niclas currently ranks #13,748 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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