Boy Name · Greek Origin
Nicholas
Nicholas — a boy name from the Greek tradition — is a popular favorite that still feels personal. Its meaning, "Victory of the people", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Nickolas is on your shortlist, Nicholas belongs in the same conversation.
Nicholas meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Nicholas to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Nicholas as N·I·C·H·O·L·A·S, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Nicholas is a popular favorite that still feels personal in the Top 250 tier.
Nicholas variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Nicholasa, Nicholase, Nicholasy, Nichola.
- Nicknames: Nich and N.
- Middle names: Pair Nicholas with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Nicholas middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Nickolas, Nicolas, Nikolas, Nicklas, Nicklaus — full picks on the sibling names for Nicholas guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Nicholas? Browse our names like Nicholas guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Nicholas
What does the name Nicholas mean?
Nicholas means "Victory of the people" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Nicholas?
Nicholas originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Nicholas?
Nicholas has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Nicholas a boy's or girl's name?
Nicholas is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Nicholas in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Nicholas sits in the Top 250 tier — a popular favorite that still feels personal.
What names are similar to Nicholas?
Names that share Nicholas's sound and style include Nickolas, Nicolas, Nikolas, Nicklas, Nicklaus.
What middle names pair well with Nicholas?
Good middle-name fits for Nicholas pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Nicholas is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Nicholas is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Nicholas?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nicholas share its rhythm without rhyming — Nickolas, Nicolas, Nikolas all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.