Nicholas

Meaning of Nicholas

Nicholas means "victory of the people." It comes from the Greek words "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people).

Nicholas has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nicholas

Nicholas has held fairly steady, sitting around #112 in 2025 after peaking at #6 in 2000.

Notable people named Nicholas

• Nicholas Cage
  American actor and producer
• Nicholas Sparks
  American novelist and screenwriter
• Nicholas Kristof
  American journalist and commentator
• Nicholas Braun
  American actor
• Nicholas Winton
  Humanitarian saving Jewish children

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Questions about the name Nicholas

What does the name Nicholas mean?

Nicholas means nicholas means "victory of the people." it comes from the greek words "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Nicholas a boy's or a girl's name?

Nicholas is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nicholas?

In 2025, Nicholas ranked #112 for boys, up from #118 the year before.

When was Nicholas most popular?

Nicholas peaked at #6 in 2000.