Nicklaus: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: n-eeckl-ah-oos
Origin: Greece
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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Victory of the people

The name Nicklaus is derived from the personal name Nicholas, which was popular in the Middle Ages. 'Nicklaus 'is primarily a given name derived from the Greek 'Nikolaos', meaning 'victory of the people'. The name has undergone various spellings and adaptations over time, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of different regions. Nicklaus is a name of German origin derived from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people', and is not solely associated with Jack Nicklaus, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time.

Nicklaus Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Nicklaus is currently #7658 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Nicklaus is currently #3325 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Nicklaus is currently #3764 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Nicklaus is currently #1664 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Nicklaus is currently #3845 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Nicklaus is currently #1695 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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