Nicolas
NEE-ko-lah
Popularity
#185
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
99,700
Peak Year
#3,012 in 2003
First Recorded
1882
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Nicolas is the French form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Nicolas Cage
American actor and film producer
Nicolas Copernicus
Renaissance-era mathematician and astronomer.
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