Nicolaus

Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-uhl-owz ]

Boy Name #9,090 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nicolaus is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-IHK-uhl-owz.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,090
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

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

Nicknames

Nic Niy Nicie Nicoie

Similar Names

Nina Nicholas Nick Nimrod Nita Ninnie Nickolas Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nicolaus

Is Nicolaus a boy or girl name?

Nicolaus is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nicolaus?

Nicolaus is pronounced n-IHK-uhl-owz.

How popular is the name Nicolaus?

Nicolaus is currently ranked #9090 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nicolaus?

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

Is Nicolaus a common or rare name?

Nicolaus is an uncommon name, ranked #9090 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nicolaus

Nicolaus is a boy name .

Nicolaus is currently ranked #9,090 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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