Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, German
Meaning: Victory of the people, Victory of the People
Pronunciation: nih-KOH-lows, /nɪˈkoʊ.laʊs/, N IH K AH L AW Z
Popularity Rank: #31,042
Derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people' or 'people's triumph'. It is the name of Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children, sailors, and travelers.
The name Nikolaus is of Greek, German origin and means Victory of the people, Victory of the People, People's Victory, Victory of People. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nikolaus is commonly found in Germany, Austria, United States of America, and 40 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: nih-KOH-lows
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /nɪˈkoʊ.laʊs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IH K AH L AW Z
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Nikolaus is recorded 1,144 times globally, ranking it as the 31,042th most common name worldwide.
Nikolaus is most prevalent in Germany, with 441 occurrences, making it the 1,404th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Nikolaus is found among 1 in every 270 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #1,404 | 1 : 832 |
| Austria | #410 | 1 : 270 |
| United States of America | #17,755 | 1 : 19,246 |
| Italy | #17,165 | 1 : 22,741 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nikolaus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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