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Nikolaos

male

Meaning

"Victory of the People"

The classical Greek form of Nicholas, it is prominent in Orthodox contexts and carries the meaning of people’s victory.

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Popularity History of Nikolaos

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2772Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2772

Nikolaos was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-132

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.

Nikolaos Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Nikolaos.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nikolaos

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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