Nicolai is a boy name of Danish origin meaning “Derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'. Nicolai has a long-standing presence in Danish history.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.
NIK-oh-lie
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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