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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Victory of the people
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- NIK-uh-lus
Nicholas is a Greek name meaning "victory of the people," pronounced NIK-uh-lus. It has the kind of steady, classic sound that's stayed easy to say and easy to like for generations, without ever feeling tied to one particular moment.
Meaning & Origin of Nicholas
Meaning: Victory of the people.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nicholas
NIK-uh-lusIPA /ˈnɪkələs/
Popularity of Nicholas
Nicholas hit its highest point in 1999, when it ranked #5 with 25,639 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #118, with 3,025 babies — still very much in use, just no longer at that early peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Nicholas mean?
Victory of the people. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nicholas?
Nicholas is pronounced NIK-uh-lus (IPA: /ˈnɪkələs/).
Is Nicholas a popular name right now?
Nicholas peaked at #5 in 1999 and is ranked #118 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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