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Updated November 23, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Nicholas

  • Gender: Male
  • Origin: Greek
  • Meaning: Victory Of The People
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What is the meaning of the name Nicholas?

The name Nicholas is primarily a male name of Greek origin that means Victory Of The People.

Great Czar of Russia.

Different Spellings of the name Nicholas:

Nickolas, Nikolas, Nickules

People who like the name Nicholas also like:

Alexander, Jacob, Lucas, William, Matthew, Benjamin, Ethan, Olivia, Elizabeth, Amelia, Emma, Charlotte, Sophia, Isabella

Names like Nicholas:

Niklaus, Nichols, Nicklaus, Nicolas, Nikolaos

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

Eli Nicholas Tambor - son of Jeffrey Tambor and Kasia Ostlun , born 2009
Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson - son of Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds , born 2020

Stats for the Name Nicholas

checkmark Nicholas is currently #82 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Nicholas is currently #98 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Nicholas:

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1. Potential for confusion or misspelling due to the commonality of the name.
2. Difficulty in standing out or being unique among other individuals with the same name.
3. Association with negative historical figures or fictional characters named Nicholas.
4. Pronunciation challenges or variations across different languages and cultures.
5. Potential for teasing or nicknames that may arise from the name Nicholas.