Nicolaos
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Nicolaos first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 99 babies have been named Nicolaos in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicolaos is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,937 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,937
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nicolaos
Nicolaos is a boy name .
Nicolaos is currently ranked #16,937 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicolaos include Nic, Nico, Nicoy, Nicoie, Nicol, Nicoly, Nicolie, Aos, Aosy, Aosie, Niy, and Niie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicolaos include Nicolas, Nico, Nicolai, Nicolo, Nicodemus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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