US Popularity:2384
Origin:Swiss
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Victory of the people
Niklaus is a beloved masculine Swiss German name whose origins are rooted in Ancient Greek. A form of Nicholas, Niklaus comes from the Greek title Nīkólāos, meaning “victory of the people.” Nicholas is renowned across the globe and has been borne by many remarkable saints and figures. The Christian Saint Nicholas of the 4th century was the bishop of Myra and a secret gift-giver who became the paradigm of Santa Claus. Niklaus offers a snappy version of the title, removing the extra syllable and creating a trendy name that skips off the tongue. A name firmly established and loved throughout history, Niklaus is a wonderful choice for a victorious being like baby.

Niklaus Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Niklaus is currently #2897 on The Bump
Boy:Niklaus is currently #1609 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Niklaus is currently #2384 in U.S. births
Boy:Niklaus is currently #1146 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1146
in 2023
- 185
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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