Victory of the people
A rare variant of the Greek name Nicholas. It combines the elements 'nike', meaning victory, and 'laos', meaning people, suggesting a leader who brings triumph to their community.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Nichollas in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English actor known for About a Boy and X-Men
Best-selling American novelist
4th-century Greek bishop and the inspiration for Santa Claus
The protagonist of the Charles Dickens novel · Nicholas Nickleby