Nichlaus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nichlaus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 40 babies have been named Nichlaus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nichlaus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,705 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,705
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"settlement by three hills"
#23,734 in US
Hebrew origin
"supplanter, one who grasps the heel"
#23,545 in US
Sanskrit origin
"adored, venerated"
#23,897 in US
Turkish origin
"sun warrior, sun hero"
#23,901 in US
Ecclesiastical Latin origin
"free from sin or wrongdoing"
#23,809 in US
Old French via Germanic origin
"spear ruler"
#23,719 in US
Modern Western origin
"phonetic variant, meaning varies"
#23,708 in US
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About the Name Nichlaus
Nichlaus is a boy name .
Nichlaus is currently ranked #23,705 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nichlaus include Nic, Nich, Nichy, Nichie, Nichl, Nichly, Nichlie, Aus, Ausy, Ausie, Niy, and Niie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nichlaus include Nicholas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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