Nicol
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nicol first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 28 babies have been named Nicol in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicol is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,470 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,470
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"marsh, boggy ground"
#16,280 in US
Germanic origin
"Ruler of the people"
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Greek kleos origin
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Aramaic origin
"beautiful, captivating"
#16,385 in US
Spanish/Latin origin
"flowers"
#16,490 in US
Hebrew Yeshayahu origin
"God is salvation"
#16,509 in US
Germanic origin
"famous warrior, renowned in battle"
#16,564 in US
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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, Niie, and Nickins. 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.
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