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Nicolas name meaning
First Name
90k
in the U.S.
since 1880
90k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
9k
in the U.S.
in 2010
9k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Nicolas mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Nicolas
User Submitted Origins
Spanish
40%
Greek
31%
French
21%
Italian
6%
Russian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Germany, the name Nicolas is of Greek origin and means "The name is going back to the ancient greek name 'nikelaos' being made by combining 'nike' (Victory) and 'Laos' (the people) to the meaning of 'Victory of the people'. Later it became Nikolaus and then Nikolas/Nicolas".
- A user from Canada says the name Nicolas is of Greek origin and means "Victory of the people. A combination of the words Niki for victory and Laos for people".
- A submission from Lebanon says the name Nicolas means "Victory of people" and is of Russian origin.
- A user from Mexico says the name Nicolas means "Victory of the people".
- According to a user from Switzerland, the name Nicolas is of African origin and means "(Victor over People) . A proselyte of Antioch and deacon of the church at Jerusalem. (Ac 6:5-6)".
- A user from France says the name Nicolas is of Greek origin and means "From the Greek Nike, meaning victory".
- According to a user from Ireland, the name Nicolas is of Dutch origin and means "Victor".
- According to a user from Nigeria, the name Nicolas means "FEED".
- According to a user from Connecticut, U.S., the name Nicolas is of Italian origin and means "baby jesus".
- A user from Illinois, U.S. says the name Nicolas means "Gift of god".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, of less common usage, variant of Nicholas.
Nicolas was also found in the following language(s): Catalan, Cebuano, French, German, Middle English, Norman, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Nicolas
Notable Persons Named Nicolas
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage is an actor and producer. He was most active from 1980 to present. Nicolas was given the name Nicolas Kim Coppola by his parent August Coppola on January 7th, 1964 in Long Beach, California, US.
Nicolas Sarkozy
Nicolas Sarkozy is a President of The Republicans, President of Union for a Popular Movement, President of the General Council of Hauts-de-Seine, President of the French Republic, Co-Prince of Andorra, President ofThe Republicans, President ofUnion for a Popular Movement, Min. Nicolas was born on January 28th, 1955 in Paris.
Nicolás Maduro
Nicolás Maduro is a President of Venezuela, Vice President of Venezuela, Minister of Foreign Affairs, President of the National Assembly, List of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, and President of the National Assembly of Venezuela. Nicolás was born on November 23rd, 1962 in Caracas. Nicolás is also known as Maduro Moros and Nicolás.
Nicolas Winding Refn
Nicolas Winding Refn is a film director, screenwriter, producer, and film producer. He has been prominent since 1996. Nicolas was born on September 29th, 1970 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Nicolas Anelka
Nicolas Anelka is a soccer player for the Mumbai City FC, Clairefontaine (football), Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Arsenal F.C., Real Madrid C.F., Liverpool F.C., Manchester City F.C., Fenerbahçe S.K. (football), Bolton Wanderers F.C., Chelsea F.C., Shanghai Greenland Shenhua F.C., Juventus F.C., and Wes. Nicolas was born on March 14th, 1979 in Le Chesnay, France.
Nicolas Jaar
Nicolas Jaar is an electronic music, experimental music, house music, and deep house musician. Nicolas was born on January 10th, 1990 in New York City, New York, U.S. Nicolas is also known as Nico.
- Nicolas BatumBasketball Player
- Nicolas Flamel
- Nick StahlActor
- Nicolás GaitánSoccer Player
- Nicolas Dupont-AignanPresident of France Arise
- Nicolás OtamendiSoccer Player
- Nicolas MahutTennis Player
- Nicolás LodeiroSoccer Player
- Nicolas PoussinArtist
- Nicolas RoegWriter
- Nicolas de CondorcetPhilosopher
- Nicolas LombaertsSoccer Player
- Nicolas NkoulouSoccer Player
- Nicolas BerggruenInvestor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Nicolas
Notable Persons With the Last Name Nicolas
Prince Nicolas
He holds the title Duke of Ångermanland and Ångermanland. Prince was born as the child of Christopher O'Neill, Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland, and Gästrikland on June 15th, 2015 in Danderyd Hospital, Danderyd, Sweden.
Adolfo Nicolás
Adolfo was born on April 29th, 1936 in Villamuriel de Cerrato.
Paul François Jean Nicolas
Paul François Jean Nicolas was a President of the National Convention, Member of the National Convention, President of the French Directory, Member of theNational Convention, and French Directory. Their military service ended in 1783. Paul was born on June 30th, 1755 in Fox-Amphoux. They left this life on January 29th, 1829.
Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
Cedric Nicolas-Troyan is a film director and visual effects artist. Cedric was given the name Cedric Gabriel Fernand Nicolas on March 9th, 1969 in Talence.
Loida Nicolas-Lewis
Loida Nicolas-Lewis is a in the fields of businesswoman, philanthropist, civic leader, and motivational speaker. Loida was given the name Loida Nicolas in 1942 in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Philippines.
Pascale Ogier
Pascale Ogier was an actress. Her career lasted from 1978 to 1978. Pascale was given the name Pascale Marguerite Cécile Claude Colette Nicolas on October 26th, 1958 in Paris. She left this life on October 25th, 1984.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Nicolas | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 18.00% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 25.73% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 17.73% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.26% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.74% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 35.54% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Nicolas
People with the last name Nicolas are most frequently White, African American, Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, or Hispanic or Latino