The baby name Nickolaus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'phonetic': 'NIK-ə-lows', 'IPA': '/ˈnɪkəlaʊs/'}.
Nickolaus is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Nickolaus is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'phonetic': 'NIK-ə-lows', 'IPA': '/ˈnɪkəlaʊs/'}.
Nickolaus is Greek in Origin.
Nickolaus is a variant of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos (nikē “victory” + laos “people”), meaning “victory of the people.” Via Latin Nicolaus, the name spread across Europe. The ck spelling reflects German influence; while Nikolaus is standard in German, Nickolaus appears in Central Europe and in English-speaking records, often chosen to honor German roots while keeping the nickname Nick.
Its use is anchored in the veneration of Saint Nicholas of Myra (4th century), which propelled the name through medieval Christendom and, through Dutch Sinterklaas, into the Santa Claus tradition. The Normans popularized it in England, and it has remained familiar ever since. Related forms and diminutives include Nicholas, Nicolas, Nikolas, Nikolaus, Nicolaus, Nick, Nico, Nils, Klaus, and Cole; feminine counterparts include Nicole and Nicola.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #233 | 2 | 5,842 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| Canada | Boys | 2005 | #289 | 6 | 2,156 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| United States | Boys | 2019 | #884 | 8 | 7,235 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Nickolaus is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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