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Nicholas

Boy

Greek origin Β· /NIK-uh-lus/ Β· classic

Meaning: Victory of the people.

Popularity 98/1003 syllables↓ Falling

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Today, Nicholas is one of the most common baby names (popularity 98/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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The name Nicholas derives from the Greek name ΞΞΉΞΊΟŒΞ»Ξ±ΞΏΟ‚ (Nikolaos), composed of the elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). It gained prominence through Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity, who inspired the figure of Santa Claus. The name spread across Europe during the Middle Ages and remains popular in many languages and cultures.

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