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The baby name Miklos is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Hungarian: MEEK-lohsh (IPA: /ˈmikloːʃ/); Anglicized: MIK-loss or MIK-lohs (IPA: /ˈmɪklɒs/ or /ˈmɪkləs/).

Miklos is Hungarian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hungarian
Pronunciation: Hungarian: MEEK-lohsh (IPA: /ˈmikloːʃ/); Anglicized: MIK-loss or MIK-lohs (IPA: /ˈmɪklɒs/ or /ˈmɪkləs/)

What is the meaning of the name Miklos ?

The baby name Miklos is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Hungarian: MEEK-lohsh (IPA: /ˈmikloːʃ/); Anglicized: MIK-loss or MIK-lohs (IPA: /ˈmɪklɒs/ or /ˈmɪkləs/).

Miklos is Hungarian in Origin.

Miklos is the Hungarian form of Nicholas. In Hungarian it is spelled Miklós and pronounced MEEK-lohsh. From Greek Nikolaos (nike “victory” + laos “people”), the name means “victory of the people.” It entered Hungarian through Christian usage and has remained steadily familiar; in Hungary the name day falls on December 6, St. Nicholas Day.

The name appears in medieval records and later among statesmen, soldiers, writers, and artists, giving it a traditional yet urbane profile. Noted bearers include Miklós Zrínyi, Miklós Horthy, Miklós Radnóti, and film composer Miklós Rózsa. Common short form is Miki. Related variants include Nicholas and Nicolas, Nikolaus, Nikolai, Nikola, Nicolae, Niklas, Nils, Klaus and Claus, and diminutive Nico; feminine counterparts are Nicole and Nicola. This range underscores its broad European heritage while Miklós remains distinctly Hungarian in tone and cultural resonance.

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Famous people with the name Miklos

Miklós Horthy Politician · Born 1868 · Hungary Miklós Horthy was a Hungarian politician best known for serving as the Regent of Hungary from 1920 to 1944. During his leadership, Hungary navigated the turbulent interwar period and much of World War II. His tenure ended when he was forced to step down following a German occupation of Hungary.

Miklos – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HU Boys 0 #71 223 3,954
HU 0 #98 17 1,675
RS Boys 0 #152 3 2,277
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
HU Girls 0 #222 4 3,308
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
Canada Boys 2002 #285 5 1,955
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
Austria Boys 0 #419 24 2,180
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
Finland Boys 2026 #652 31 3,552
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
Germany Boys 0 #907 46 5,697
Spain Boys 0 #921 10 5,610
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
NL Boys 0 #931 21 5,873
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,453 19 10,046

Miklos is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:

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Austria

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People also ask about Miklos

Miklos is predominantly a boy's name.
Miklos is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Hungarian: MEEK-lohsh (IPA: /ˈmikloːʃ/); Anglicized: MIK-loss or MIK-lohs (IPA: /ˈmɪklɒs/ or /ˈmɪkləs/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Miklós, Miki and Miklóska.
Across languages, Miklos has these equivalents: Nicholas (English), Nicolas (French/Spanish), Niccolò (Italian), Nikolaos (Greek), Nikolai/Nikolay (Russian/Slavic), and 2 more.
Yes — Miklos ranked #285 in Canada in 2002, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Miklos ranks highest in Canada (#285 in 2002).
Miklos's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #878 in 2018 to #888 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Miklos are in our database, including Miklós Horthy (Politician).