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Nichol

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Pronounced nih-KOLE /nɪˈkoʊl/Medium

Meaning: Nichol is a variant of Nicole (Nichole), the French feminine of Nicholas, from the Greek nike ('victory') and laos ('people') — 'victory of the people'. The trimmed spelling drops the final e.Medium

In 30 seconds: Nicole, trimmed: Nichol means 'victory of the people' (said 'nih-KOLE').
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Origin MediumGreek, French
MeaningNichol is a variant of Nicole (Nichole), the French feminine of Nicholas, from the Greek nike ('victory') and laos ('people') — 'victory of the people'. The trimmed spelling drops the final e.
U.S. rank (2014)#15994 ↗ Rising
2014 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,900

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919442014

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nichol is a variant of Nicole, the feminine of Nicholas, from Greek roots meaning 'victory of the people'. As Nicole surged into the top ranks of American girls' names, spellings like Nichol followed, cresting around 1979. It faded with the broader Nicole trend.

Uncommon now, it reads as a late-1970s spelling of a favorite. Sleek and familiar.

Did you know? Nichol is a pared-down spelling of Nicole — 'victory of the people' — that rode the enormous Nicole wave and peaked around 1979.
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Nichol — Variant of Nicole; Greek 'victory of the people'

Variations

NicoleNicholeNicholle

Nicknames

NickiCole

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Nichole— a like spelling of the same name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nichol mean?

Nichol is a variant of Nicole, from Greek roots meaning 'victory of the people'.

How do you pronounce Nichol?

It's said nih-KOLE /nɪˈkoʊl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nichol a boy or girl name?

Nichol is used here as a girl's name, akin to Nicole.

Is Nichol making a comeback?

Nichol is uncommon today; the standard Nicole is the likelier form to appear.

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