Nicolau

Q: How popular is the name Nicolau?

Nicolau is ranked #27298 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-uhl-ow ]

Boy Name #27,298 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nicolau is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-IHK-uhl-ow.

Parents who love the name Nicolau often also consider Farrell, Chianti, .

Popularity Over Time

#27,298

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,298
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

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

Nicknames

Nic Niy Nicie Nicoie

Middle Name Ideas

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Chianti Boy Etruscan/Latin Farrell Boy Irish Gaelic Simitrio Boy Peyden Boy Brannigan Boy Samie Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nicolau

Is Nicolau a boy or girl name?

Nicolau is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nicolau?

Nicolau is pronounced n-IHK-uhl-ow.

How popular is the name Nicolau?

Nicolau is currently ranked #27298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nicolau?

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

Is Nicolau a common or rare name?

Nicolau is an uncommon name, ranked #27298 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nicolau

Nicolau is a boy name .

Nicolau is currently ranked #27,298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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