Nicolas

Meaning: Its source is Nikolaos, a Greek name meaning "Victorious people."

In Spanish, this name is spelled with an accent -- Nicolás.

Languages: This boy's name is used in French and Spanish.

Popularity: The name Nicolas ranked 137th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 427th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: This name, like the female names Berenice and Veronica, contains an element derived from Nike, the name of the Greek goddess of victory.

Arts and Music

Nicolas Poussin (born 1593, died 1665)
French painter.
- Painted Cephalus and Aurora (see list of Artists of the 17th & 18th Centuries)

Leadership

Nicolas Charles Oudinot, duc de Regio (born 1767, died 1847)
French marshal.
- Served Napoleon with distinction, but remained loyal to the lawful king upon Napoleon''s return from exile (see list of Generals of the Napoleonic Wars)

Miscellaneous

Nicolas Cage (born 1964)
American actor. Original name: Nicholas Coppola.
- 1998 gross earnings: $38.5 million (see list of Top-paid Stars)
- 1999 gross earnings: $36 million (see list of Top-paid Stars)

Sports

Nicolas Frantz
- 1927-28 Tour de France champion (see list of Tour de France Winners)

Stage and Screen

Nicolas Cage (born 1964)
American actor. Original name: Nicholas Coppola.
- 1995 Academy Award winner for his performance in Leaving Las Vegas (see list of Oscar Winners for Best Actor)