US Popularity:12178
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):British, French, German, Scottish
Meaning:Victory of the people
Nicol is a gender-neutral name and a Scottish variant of Nichol, which brings a dash of Highland heritage to this endearing moniker. With roots in German and Medieval English, Nicol is also a charming twist on names like Nicole, Nicola, and Nicolas. Its origin, stemming from the Ancient Greek Nīkólāos, meaning "victory of the people," crowns your little one a champion by default. Nicol appeared in Walter Scott's novel Rob Roy as a character's middle name.

How Popular Is The Name Nicol?

U.S. Births

Overall:Nicol is currently #12178 in U.S. births
Girl:Nicol is currently #7052 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#7052
in 2025
- 1328
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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