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Nicklaus

NIK-laus

Popularity

#4978

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,451

Peak Year

#156 in 1997

First Recorded

1964

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Germanic variant of Nicholas, which comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jack Nicklaus

    American retired professional golfer

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Personality Traits

leaderambitiousdeterminedreliable

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