Nicolas, derived from the Greek Nikolaos, translates to 'victory of the people'. It is composed of two elements: nike, meaning victory, and laos, representing people. This name has been widely used throughout history due to its association with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop renowned for his generosity.
The name Nicolas experienced fluctuating popularity over time, with peaks in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but has since declined.