Nicholaos
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Nicholaos first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 124 babies have been named Nicholaos in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicholaos is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,549 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,549
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Nicholaos
Nicholaos is a boy name .
Nicholaos is currently ranked #13,549 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicholaos include Nic, Nich, Nichy, Nichie, Nicho, Nichoy, Nichoie, Aos, Aosy, Aosie, Laos, and Niy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicholaos include Nicholas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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