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Nikolaos

♂ Boy

Pronounced nee-KOH-la-ohs /ni.ˈko.la.os/Medium

Meaning: Victory of the peopleMedium

In 30 seconds: Nikolaos is the full Greek name meaning 'victory of the people'.
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Origin MediumGreek, Ancient Greek [1]
MeaningVictory of the people
U.S. rank (2024)#2772 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births47 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,020

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419622024

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

History & Origin

Nikolaos is the original Greek form meaning 'victory of the people', built from elements for victory and for the people. It is the source behind the many Nicholas-type names found across Europe, with its Greek spelling preserved most fully here.

Its variations span Nicolaos, Nikolas, Nicolaus, the Albanian Nikollë, and Nikola, showing how the one Greek name reshapes across languages. Greek figures Nikolaos Deligiannis and Nikolaos Kalogeropoulos carried it into public life.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Nikolaos is 'victory of the people', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Nikolaos — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

NicolaosNikolasNicolausNikollëNikola

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Nikolaos Deligiannis (1845–1910)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Nikolaos Kalogeropoulos (1851–1927)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Nikolaos…

Nikola— A listed variation of the same Greek name.
Nikolas— A recorded spelling of Nikolaos.
Nicholas— The English descendant of this Greek 'victory of the people' name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Nikolaos mean?

Nikolaos is usually explained as meaning 'victory of the people' and is most often linked with Greek tradition.

How do you pronounce Nikolaos?

It's commonly said nee-KOH-la-ohs /ni.ˈko.la.os/.

Is Nikolaos a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nikolaos is used as a boy name.

How popular is Nikolaos?

In 2024, Nikolaos ranked #2772 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.