Nicolaos

Q: How popular is the name Nicolaos?

Nicolaos is ranked #16937 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #16,937 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nicolaos is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Nicolaos often also consider Changa, Burgin, Treva .

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Popularity Over Time

#16,937

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,937
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

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

Nicknames

Nic Niy Nicie Nicoie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nicolaos

Is Nicolaos a boy or girl name?

Nicolaos is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Nicolaos?

Nicolaos is currently ranked #16937 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nicolaos?

Common nicknames for Nicolaos include Nic, Niy, Nicie, and Nicoie.

Is Nicolaos a common or rare name?

Nicolaos is an uncommon name, ranked #16937 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Niy, Nicie, and Nicoie. 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.