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Niklaus

male

Meaning

"Victory of the People"

German form of Nicholas, derived from Greek components for victory and people, common in Central Europe.

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Popularity History of Niklaus

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1232Ranked in 2024

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Niklaus was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-94

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Niklaus Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Niklaus

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Quick Facts

OriginGerman, Greek
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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