Paul-Nicolas
Latin and Greek · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Paul-Nicolas
Paul-Nicolas combines two Latin names: Paul derives from "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," while Nicolas comes from "Nikolaos" meaning "victory of the people" (from Greek "nike" and "laos").
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Etymology
Paul-Nicolas combines two Latin names: Paul derives from "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," while Nicolas comes from "Nikolaos" meaning "victory of the people" (from Greek "nike" and "laos"). The hyphenated form is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Catholic Christian tradition, where both saints (Paul the Apostle and Saint Nicholas) hold significant religious importance.
Paul-Nicolas currently ranks #3,423 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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