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Nicholaus

♂ Boy

Pronounced NIK-uh-lus /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', + laos, 'people')Low

In 30 seconds: Victory of the people: Nicholaus spells Nicholas. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'NIK-uh-lus').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', + laos, 'people')
U.S. rank (2025)#13332 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,260

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119502025

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

Nicholaus is a spelling of Nicholas — from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', + laos, 'people'; St. Nicholas, the basis of Santa Claus). A lyrical, classic name (said 'NIK-uh-lus'; nickname Nick).

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, victory-of-the-people at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nicholas comes from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', + laos, 'people'; St. Nicholas) — Nicholaus is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'NIK-uh-lus').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Nicholas — Greek etymology

Variations

NicholasNikolausNicolaus

Nicknames

Nick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicholaus mean?

Nicholaus spells Nicholas — Greek 'victory of the people'.

How do you pronounce Nicholaus?

It's said NIK-uh-lus /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nicholaus a boy or girl name?

Nicholaus is a boy's name.

How popular is Nicholaus?

Nicholaus is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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