People of victory
A variant of the Greek name Nikolaos, derived from 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). It is a phonetic spelling of the Russian and Slavic form Nikolai, which has been borne by saints and emperors alike.
About 10 boys were named Nickolai in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Russian novelist and dramatist
Inventor and electrical engineer
Famous Russian composer
King of Ravka and major character · Grishaverse series