Victory of the people
A Germanic form of the Greek name Nikolaos, combining the elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). It is most commonly associated with Swiss and German-speaking regions, famously borne by the patron saint of Switzerland.
About 130 boys were named Niklaus in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A main protagonist and anti-hero vampire-werewolf hybrid · The Vampire Diaries
Turing Award-winning computer scientist and creator of Pascal
Patron saint of Switzerland and influential hermit
Renowned Swiss writer and investigative journalist
The same feel as Niklaus — far less common.
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