Nikolaus is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “Victory of the people (variant of Nicholas).” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Nik. Nikolaus is a popular choice for boys, with a strong popularity score of 70 out of 100.
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nih-koh-LOWS
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Nikolaus means “Victory of the people (variant of Nicholas).” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Nikolaus is pronounced nih-koh-LOWS.
Nikolaus is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Nikolaus has a popularity score of 70 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Nikolaus include Nik.
Middle names that pair well with Nikolaus include Nikolaus James, Nikolaus Alexander, Nikolaus William, Nikolaus Thomas.
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