Paul-Nikolaus
Greek · Boy · 4 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Paul-Nikolaus
Paul-Nikolaus combines two Greek names: Paul from "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," and Nikolaus from "Nikolaos" meaning "victory of the people" (from "nike" meaning victory and "laos" meaning people).
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
Paul-Nikolaus combines two Greek names: Paul from "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," and Nikolaus from "Nikolaos" meaning "victory of the people" (from "nike" meaning victory and "laos" meaning people). This compound name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures, particularly in Germany and Austria, reflecting a Christian tradition of honoring both Saint Paul the Apostle and Saint Nicholas, with notable historical use among Germanic nobility and clergy.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Germanic names that sit beautifully beside Paul-NikolausSimilar names you might like
Names starting with PMore names starting with P
- Pashion
- Pashience
- Paetin
- Padyn
- Pacience
- Pachia
- Patzy
- Paili
- Paigelyn
- Patyn
- Patiance
- Pariis
- Pacie
- Pasley
- Paison
- Pashance
- Palynn
- Paradyce
🧬 See Paul-Nikolaus's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Paul-Nikolaus's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Paul-Nikolaus your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Paul-Nikolaus already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Paul-Nikolaus go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Paul-Nikolaus
Phonetic match, not just spelling"'Pepe' is a Spanish diminutive of José (Joseph), derived from the Hebrew Yoseph meaning "God will increase," while 'Lennox' is…"
"Paul-Mickael combines two names: Paul derives from the Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble," while Mickael is a variant of…"
"Paul-Michael combines two names: Paul derives from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," while Michael comes from the Hebrew…"
"Palanisamy is a Tamil name composed of "Palani" (referring to the sacred Palani Hills temple dedicated to Murugan in South…"
"Paul-Nicolas combines two Latin names: Paul derives from "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," while Nicolas comes from "Nikolaos" meaning "victory…"
"Paula-Maija is a compound name combining Paula (from Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble") and Maija (the Finnish form of…"
"Paulmichael is a compound name combining "Paul" (from Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble") and "Michael" (from Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning…"
"Paul-Nico is a hyphenated compound combining Paul (from Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble") and Nico (a diminutive of Nicholas,…"
"Paula-Anais is a compound name combining Paula (from Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble") and Anaïs (from Hebrew "Hannah," meaning…"
"Paula-Nicole is a compound name combining Paula (from Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble") and Nicole (from Greek "Nikolaos," meaning…"
"Paulinus derives from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble," rooted in the Latin adjective *paulus*."
"Philomena derives from Greek *philos* (loving) and *menos* (strength/mind), meaning "lover of strength," while Sophia comes from Greek *sophia* (wisdom),…"