Nicolas
Nicolas: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หnษช.kษ.lษs/ ยท /หnษชk.lษs/
Meaning and origin of Nicolas
- A male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek], of less common usage, variant of Nicholas.
How popular is Nicolas?
Since 1880, 179 girls and 101,585 boys in the U.S. have been named Nicolas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4911 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #132 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #177 for boys, with 2,053 babies given the name.
Names similar to Nicolas
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Sibling name ideas for Nicolas
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Nicolas FAQ
What does the name Nicolas mean?
A male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek], of less common usage, variant of Nicholas.
What is the origin of the name Nicolas?
Nicolas is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Nicolas?
Since 1880, 179 girls and 101,585 boys in the U.S. have been named Nicolas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4911 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #132 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #177 for boys, with 2,053 babies given the name.
Is Nicolas a boy or girl name?
Nicolas is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 179 girls and 101,585 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.