Nicolaus is a boy's name of German origin meaning “Victory of the people; embodies triumph through unity. (variant of Klaus).” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Nic, Nick, Nico. Nicolaus is a moderately popular name for boys, with a popularity score of 57 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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nih-koh-LAH-us
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Nicolaus means “Victory of the people; embodies triumph through unity. (variant of Klaus).” It is a boy's name of German origin.
Nicolaus is pronounced nih-koh-LAH-us.
Nicolaus is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Nicolaus has a popularity score of 57 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Nicolaus include Nic, Nick, Nico.
Middle names that pair well with Nicolaus include Nicolaus James, Nicolaus Alexander, Nicolaus William, Nicolaus Thomas.
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