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Nicklaus

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How to Pronounce Nicklaus

Pronounced NIK-ləs /ˈnɪk.ləs/High

Meaning: Spelling of Nicholas/Niklaus — from Greek nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people' — 'victory of the people'Medium

In 30 seconds: Victory of the people: Nicklaus spells Nicholas — 'victory of the people'. Strong, classic, and warm (golfer Jack Nicklaus).

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningSpelling of Nicholas/Niklaus — from Greek nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people' — 'victory of the people'

U.S. rank (2025)#7535 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,451

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Nicklaus is a spelling of Nicholas/Niklaus — from Greek nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people' — 'victory of the people' (St Nicholas, patron of children, the origin of Santa Claus). A strong, classic name (golf great Jack Nicklaus); the spelling personalizes it (nickname Nick).

It registers thinly beside Nicholas. Rare, victory-of-the-people at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nicholas means 'victory of the people' (Greek nike + laos; St Nicholas, the origin of Santa Claus) — Nicklaus is a spelling (golf legend Jack Nicklaus); strong and classic.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Nicholas — root etymology

Variations

NicholasNiklausNikolaus

Nicknames

Nick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicklaus mean?

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

How do you pronounce Nicklaus?

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

Is Nicklaus a boy or girl name?

Nicklaus is a boy's name.

How popular is Nicklaus?

Nicklaus is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Nicholas is more common.