Nikolaos
Nikolaos: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nikolaos
- A transliteration of the Greek male given name Νικόλαος (Nikólaos) used in Greece. The equivalent female name is Nikoleta.
Etymology
Borrowed from Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos), from Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos), from νικάω (nikáō, “I conquer”) + λαός (laós, “people”). Doublet of Nicholas.
How popular is Nikolaos?
Since 1880, 2,072 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikolaos. Its highest rank for boys was #1347 in 1979. In 2025, 51 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Nikolaos FAQ
What does the name Nikolaos mean?
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Νικόλαος (Nikólaos) used in Greece. The equivalent female name is Nikoleta. Borrowed from Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos), from Ancient Greek Νικόλαος (Nikólaos), from νικάω (nikáō, “I conquer”) + λαός (laós, “people”). Doublet of Nicholas.
What is the origin of the name Nikolaos?
Nikolaos is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Nikolaos?
Since 1880, 2,072 boys in the U.S. have been named Nikolaos. Its highest rank for boys was #1347 in 1979. In 2025, 51 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nikolaos a boy or girl name?
Nikolaos is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,072 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.