Nicolas
victory of the people (Greek)
Nicolas is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 364, with 19,648 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
victory of the people (Greek)
Nicolas originates from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). In the Philippines, it is a traditional Christian given name introduced by Spanish friars, associated with venerated saints like Saint Nicholas of Tolentino and Saint Nicholas of Myra. It continues to be given across generations as both a formal standalone name and part of compound names.
Derived from the Ancient Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'. It entered the Philippines primarily via Spanish Catholicism (San Nicolás) during the colonial era and remains widely used both in its Spanish and broader international/English contexts.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to 'Nico', 'Nic', 'Nick', or the traditional Tagalog/Spanish nickname 'Colas'. Often seen in older generations as a solo name or in Catholic baptismal compounds.
Related forms
- Nicolás Spanish
- Nicholas English
- Nicolas French
- Nicola Italian
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Nicolas with common surname pairs
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How do I use Nicolas with two Filipino surnames?
Nicolas is the given name. The full name is Nicolas + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Nicolas a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Nicolas is number 364, with 19,648 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.