Niklaus

Meaning of Niklaus

Niklaus means "victory of the people." It comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, combining "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people).

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Popularity of Niklaus

After ranking as high as #842 in 2021, Niklaus has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Niklaus

• Klaus Badelt
  German film score composer
• Klaus Kinski
  German actor
• Klaus Voormann
  German artist, musician, producer
• Klaus Meine
  German singer (Scorpions)
• Klaus Maria Brandauer
  Austrian actor and director

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Questions about the name Niklaus

What does the name Niklaus mean?

Niklaus means niklaus means "victory of the people." it comes from the greek name nikolaos, combining "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Niklaus?

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

When was Niklaus most popular?

Niklaus peaked at #842 in 2021.