Nicanor
victorious man (Greek)
Nicanor is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #396 (17,867 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
victorious man (Greek)
Nicanor is of Greek origin meaning 'victor' or 'conqueror of men'. Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era via the Catholic calendar of saints, it became a standard classic male name across Luzon and the Visayas.
Nicanor derives from the ancient Greek name Nikanor (composed of 'nike' meaning victory and 'aner/andros' meaning man). It entered the Philippine naming tradition through Spanish Catholic influence, associated with Saint Nicanor, one of the Seven Deacons.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to traditional Filipino nicknames like Canor, Kano, Nick, or Nonoy. Today it is largely viewed as a vintage, grandfatherly name.
Related forms
- Nicanor Spanish
- Nikanor Greek
- Nicanor Portuguese
Nicanor with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Nicanor
How do I use Nicanor with two Filipino surnames?
Nicanor is the given name. The full name is Nicanor + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Nicanor a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #396 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.