Nicomedes
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Nicomedes first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 5 babies have been named Nicomedes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicomedes is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,590 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,590
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nicomedes
Nicomedes is a boy name .
Nicomedes is currently ranked #29,590 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicomedes include Nic, Nico, Nicoy, Nicoie, Nicom, Nicomy, Nicomie, Des, Desy, Desie, Edes, and Niy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicomedes 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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