Nicklaus

Meaning of Nicklaus

Victory of the people.

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

Popularity of Nicklaus

After ranking as high as #991 in 2000, Nicklaus has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nicklaus

• Jack Nicklaus
  Professional golfer, course designer
• Nicklaus Children's Hospital
  Children's hospital in Miami
• Nicklaus Wirth
  Swiss computer scientist
• Nicklaus Stoehr
  American Football Player
• Nicklaus Leeson
  British rogue trader

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Questions about the name Nicklaus

What does the name Nicklaus mean?

Nicklaus means victory of the people, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Nicklaus?

Nicklaus did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Nicklaus most popular?

Nicklaus peaked at #991 in 2000.