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Quick answerNicolo means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people).

Italian · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,745
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables3
OriginItalian
LanguageItalian
CultureItalian
ReligionChristian
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#15

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

About the name Nicolo

Nicolo means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people).

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Etymology

Nicolo means "victory of the people," derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people). The name is primarily used in Italian and other Romance language cultures, with historical prominence in Italian Renaissance figures and the Christian veneration of Saint Nicholas.

Nicolo currently ranks #2,745 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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