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Nicholas Meaning and Origin

Nicholas is Greek given name meaning The name Nicholas is of Greek origin and means "victory of the people.".

Nicholas is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Nicholas is currently #98 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Nicholas are Nicholas D'Agosto, Nicholas Sparks, Nicholas DAgosto.

Nicholas is a 8 letters name with 3 syllables.

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Nicholas name meaning

The name Nicholas is of Greek origin and means "victory of the people."

Nicholas name origin

Greek

Name facts

8 letter name and 3 syllables

Popularity

Nicholas is ranked #98 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Nicholas were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Nicholas in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Nicholas in Canada

Celebrities named Nicholas

Nicholas D'Agosto (Movies)
Nicholas Sparks (Literature)
Nicholas DAgosto (Movies)
Nicholas Lanier ()
Nicholas Lens ()
Nicholas Ludford ()
Nicholas Maw ()
Nicholas Sackman ()

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Nicholas - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Nicholas?
The meaning of the name Nicholas is The name Nicholas is of Greek origin and means "victory of the people.".
What is the origin of the name Nicholas?
The origin of the name Nicholas is Greek .
Is Nicholas a girl or boy name?
The name Nicholas is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 99.83% of babies called Nicholas were boys, 0.17% of babies called Nicholas were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Nicholas?
According to statistics, Nicholas is ranked 98th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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