Conqueror of men or victorious army
Derived from the Greek name Nikanor, which combines 'nike' (victory) and 'aner' (man). It was a prominent name in the Hellenistic world and appears in the New Testament as one of the seven deacons.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Nicanor in 2025.
One of the Seven Deacons of the early Christian church
Influential Chilean poet and physicist
Renowned Filipino composer of Kundiman songs
A general in the Seleucid army · The Books of Maccabees
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
