Nicolas
Meaning of Nicolas
The name Nicolas, pronounced as nee-KO-lah in French and NIK-uh-lus in English, is a timeless classic with rich historical roots. Derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people," it has been a popular choice for centuries. The name carries associations with notable figures such as Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children and sailors, whose legend inspired the modern-day Santa Claus. Variations of the name include Nicholas and Nikolas. In the United States, Nicolas has consistently appeared in baby name rankings over the past several decades. For instance, in 2023, it was ranked 193rd with 1,886 occurrences. This enduring popularity reflects its strong cultural resonance and universal appeal. Whether you prefer its French elegance or English familiarity, Nicolas remains a distinguished choice for naming a baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as nee-KO-lah (/ni.ko.la/)
English
- Pronunced as NIK-uh-lus (/ˈnɪkələs/)
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Notable People Named Nicolas
| Nicolas Sarkozy is a French politician who served as the President of France and Co-Prince of Andorra from 2007 to 2012. |
| Nicolas Cage, born Nicolas Kim Coppola, is an award-winning American actor and film producer known for his versatility and cult following across various film genres. |
| Nicolas Schöffer, a Hungarian-born French cybernetic artist, lived in Paris from 1936 until his death in Montmartre in 1992. |
| Nicolas Poussin was a leading French Baroque painter known for his classical style and works on religious and mythological subjects, with a focus on clarity, logic, and order. |
| Nicolas Fatio de Duillier was a versatile Swiss mathematician, astronomer, and inventor known for his work in astronomy, gravitation theory, and his contributions to the Leibniz-Newton calculus controversy. |
| Nicolas Winding Refn, also known as Jang, is a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer. |
| Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot was a French mechanical engineer and physicist known as the "father of thermodynamics" for his groundbreaking work on heat engines and the second law of thermodynamics. |
| Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, also known as NDA, is a French politician and the president of the minor party Debout la France, serving as its only member of the National Assembly since 2008. |
| Nicolas Jacques André Hulot is a prominent French journalist and environmental activist, known for founding the Nicolas Hulot Foundation, an influential environmental organization. |
| Nicolas Ghesquière is a renowned French-Belgian fashion designer and the women's creative director of Louis Vuitton since 2013. |
| Nicolas Oliveira - Nicolas Nilo César de Oliveira is a Brazilian former freestyle swimmer known for his expertise in sprint events. |
| Sébastien-Roch Nicolas, also known as Nicolas Chamfort, was a French writer celebrated for his epigrams and aphorisms, who served as secretary to Louis XVI's sister and the Jacobin club. |
| Nicolas de Staël was a renowned French painter of Russian descent, celebrated for his distinctive use of impasto and abstract landscape paintings, as well as his work in collage, illustration, and textiles. |
| Nicolas Jaar is a Chilean-American composer and recording artist known for albums like Space Is Only Noise, Sirens, and Cenizas, as well as his work with the band Darkside and under the alias Against All Logic. |
| Nicolas Hardy Walter was a British anarchist, atheist writer, and activist known for his involvement in the Committee of 100 and Spies for Peace, and his writings on anarchism and humanism. |
