Nicol

Q: Is Nicol a boy or girl name?

Nicol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #16470, and as a girl name it ranks #5771.

Q: How popular is the name Nicol?

Nicol is ranked #16470 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-uhl ]

Boy Name #16,470 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nicol is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-IHK-uhl.

Parents who love the name Nicol often also consider Nina, Nicholas, Nick .

Popularity Over Time

#16,470

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,470
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Nicolas #184 Nico #212 Nicolai #2581 Nicolo #2745 Nicodemus #3331 Nicola #3353

Nicknames

Nic Niy Nicie

Middle Name Ideas

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Nicol Charles

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Nicol Angel

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Nicol Adriel

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Nicol Andrew

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Nicol Bennett

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Nicol Jayden

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Nicol Brooks

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Nicol Diego

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Nicol Dominic

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Nicol Damian

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Also a Girl Name

Nicol is also used as a girl name, ranked #5771.

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Similar Names

Nina Nicholas Nick Nimrod Nita Ninnie Nickolas Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nicol

Is Nicol a boy or girl name?

Nicol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16470. As a girl name, it is ranked #5771. Nicol is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Nicol?

Nicol is pronounced n-IHK-uhl.

How popular is the name Nicol?

Nicol is currently ranked #16470 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nicol?

Common nicknames for Nicol include Nic, Niy, and Nicie.

Is Nicol a common or rare name?

Nicol is an uncommon name, ranked #16470 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nicol

Nicol is a boy name .

Is Nicol a boy or girl name? Nicol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,470 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,771. Nicol is more commonly used as a girl name.

Nicol is currently ranked #16,470 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nicol include Nic, Niy, and Nicie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Nicol include Nicolas, Nico, Nicolai, Nicolo, Nicodemus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.