| Meaning | victory of the people, people's victory |
| Origin | German, Greek, Scandinavian |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Nik-laus |
About Niklaus
Imagine a name that whispers of alpine meadows and European sophistication. Niklaus brings an uncommon refinement that sets its bearer apart from the ordinary. This name doesn't just identify—it makes a statement about individuality and style.
The robust sound structure gives Niklaus an undeniable presence. It's a name that refuses to fade into the background, yet never feels ostentatious or pretentious. Parents seeking something beyond the predictable will find Niklaus delivers exactly that distinctive quality they crave.
Consider the nickname possibilities: Klaus, Nik, or even Niko offer casual alternatives while maintaining the formal name's grandeur. This flexibility ensures the name grows with your child, adapting to different life stages and personal preferences.
Niklaus represents a bold choice for parents who value creativity and aren't afraid to step away from conventional naming trends.
Nicknames for Niklaus
| Nik |
| Nick |
| Klaus |
| Nicky |
Famous People Named Niklaus
| Niklaus Wirth | Swiss computer scientist and creator of the Pascal programming language |
| Niklaus Gerber | Swiss Olympic cyclist |
| Niklaus Troxler | Swiss graphic designer and jazz festival organizer |
| Niklaus Manuel | Swiss artist and writer from the Renaissance period |
| Niklaus-Samuel Gugger | Swiss inventor and engineer |
| Niklaus Scherr | Swiss sculptor and painter |
| Niklaus Leuenberger | Swiss footballer |
| Niklaus-Samuel Gut | Swiss politician and Member of Parliament |
| Niklaus Meienberg | Swiss journalist and writer |
| Niklaus Riggenbach | Swiss locomotive designer |
| Niklaus von Hohenberg | Austrian prince and diplomat |
| Niklaus Pevsner | Art historian and scholar of Russian origin |
| Niklaus Röthlisberger | Swiss ice hockey player |
| Niklaus Senn | Swiss bobsledder |
| Niklaus Stoeckli | Swiss cross-country skier |
| Niklaus Brantschen | Swiss Jesuit priest and spiritual writer |
| Niklaus Konrad von Bachmann | Swiss military officer |
| Niklaus Edmund Wirt | American politician and businessman |
| Niklaus Steiner | Swiss alpine skier |
Characters Named Niklaus
| Niklaus Mikaelson | "The Originals" TV series character |
| Niklaus "Klaus" Goldstein | A character from the visual novel "Be My Princess" |
| Niklaus "Nicky" Clark | Character from the TV series "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Niklaus "Niki" Lauda | Character from the movie "Rush" - portrayed by Daniel Brühl |
| Niklaus Kozak | Character from the video game "Ace Combat 5 - The Unsung War" |
| Niklaus "Nik" Harper | Character from the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Niklaus "Klaus" Von Hertzon | Character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Niklaus "Nik" Stahl | Character from the TV series "Banshee" |
| Niklaus "Nik" Baker | Character from the video game "Dead or Alive" |
| Niklaus "Klaas" Dijkstra | Character from the book "The Flood" by David Maine |
| Niklaus Tschickardt | Character from the anime "Darker Than Black" |
| Niklausse | Character from the opera "The Tales of Hoffmann" by Offenbach |
| Niklaus Melder | Character from the book "The Lost World" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Niklaus "Klaus" Anderson | Character from the TV series "The Originals - The Rise" |
| Niklaus Eiselen | Character from the movie "Escape from Pretoria" |
| Niklaus "Klaas" Swart | Character from the book "Rogue Male" by Geoffrey Household |
| Niklaus Peterson | Character from the TV series "Beauty and the Beast" |
| Niklaus Gamlen | Character from the video game "Dragon Age II" |
| Niklaus "Nik" Lloyd | Character from the TV series "Persons Unknown" |
| Niklaus "Klaus" Benedek | Character from the TV series "The Scorpion" |