Boy Name · Greek Origin
Nicolas
Considering Nicolas? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Victory of the people", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Nikolas.
Nicolas meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Nicolas to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Nicolas as N·I·C·O·L·A·S, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Nicolas is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Nicolas variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Nicolasa, Nicolase, Nicolasy, Nicola.
- Nicknames: Nico and N.
- Middle names: Pair Nicolas with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Nicolas middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Nikolas, Nicholas, Nickolas, Nicklas, Nicklaus — full picks on the sibling names for Nicolas guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Nicolas? Browse our names like Nicolas 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 Nicolas
What does the name Nicolas mean?
Nicolas means "Victory of the people" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Nicolas?
Nicolas originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Nicolas?
Nicolas has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Nicolas a boy's or girl's name?
Nicolas is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Nicolas in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Nicolas sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Nicolas?
Names that share Nicolas's sound and style include Nikolas, Nicholas, Nickolas, Nicklas, Nicklaus.
What middle names pair well with Nicolas?
Good middle-name fits for Nicolas pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Nicolas is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Nicolas is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Nicolas?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nicolas share its rhythm without rhyming — Nikolas, Nicholas, Nickolas all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.