Nicolas

Meaning of Nicolas

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

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

Popularity of Nicolas

Nicolas has held fairly steady, sitting around #177 in 2025 after peaking at #134 in 2003.

Notable people named Nicolas

• Nicolas Cage
  American actor and producer
• Nicolás Maduro
  Venezuelan politician, president
• Nicolas Anelka
  French football player
• Nicolas Winding Refn
  Danish film director
• Nicolas Roeg
  English film director

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Questions about the name Nicolas

What does the name Nicolas mean?

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

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

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

How popular is the name Nicolas?

In 2025, Nicolas ranked #177 for boys, up from #185 the year before.

When was Nicolas most popular?

Nicolas peaked at #134 in 2003.