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Nicklas

♂ Boy

Pronounced NIK-luhs /ˈnɪk.ləs/Medium

Meaning: A form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,' + laos, 'people'). A classic name in a Nordic-flavored spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A form of Nicholas: Nicklas means 'victory of the people' (said 'NIK-luhs'). Classic and strong.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,' + laos, 'people'). A classic name in a Nordic-flavored spelling.
U.S. rank (2023)#10476 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,423

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219142023

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

Nicklas is a form of Nicholas ('victory of the people'), Greek at the root. It reads classic and strong, familiar in Scandinavia - rare in the U.S. (said 'NIK-luhs').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Nicklas is a Nordic-flavored form of Nicholas, Greek for 'victory of the people' - a timeless name of triumph and community (said 'NIK-luhs').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Nicklas — form of Nicholas, Greek 'victory of the people'

Variations

NiklasNicholasNiclas

Nicknames

NickNicky

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicklas mean?

Nicklas is a form of Nicholas, Greek for 'victory of the people.'

How do you pronounce Nicklas?

It's said NIK-luhs /ˈnɪk.ləs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nicklas a boy or girl name?

Nicklas is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nicklas?

Nicklas is extremely rare in the U.S.

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