Nicholas — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Nicholas is a boys' name of Greek origin, meaning "victory of the people". Saint Nick himself — the gift-giver's name, Nicolas Cage's wildcard.

Style & feel. With classic and timeless on its style card, Nicholas sits comfortably in the modern naming landscape — familiar enough that nobody misreads it, distinctive enough that your child won't share it with three classmates. At 3 syllables, it flows across most middle-name combinations and survives every life stage from playground to résumé.

Pairing ideas. Nicholas pairs naturally with one- and two-syllable middles (Alexander, Thomas share its sound-world). If you like Nicholas, you'll probably also love Alexander, Thomas, Theodore — same era, same energy, same bone structure.