Victory of the people
Derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, it combines 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). It has been a popular name throughout Christendom due to the reputation of Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his secret gift-giving.
About 2,053 boys were named Nicolas in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Nicolas — far less common.
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