Nicholas Moyer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nicholas Moyer — victory of the people
413K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nicholas Moyer is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Nicholas is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus. The surname Moyer: Alex Moyer (born 1963), American football linebacker Alice Curtice Moyer (1866–1937), American writer and suffragist Allen Moyer (born 1958), American set designer Andrew J. Moyer (1899–1959), American microbiologist Brett Moyer (born 1984), American lacrosse player Brian C. Moyer, Director of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (from 2014) Buck Moyer (Virgil A. Nicholas is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 413K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Nicholas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nicholas

Meaning: victory of the people

Greek

From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus.

Surname: Moyer

English

Alex Moyer (born 1963), American football linebacker Alice Curtice Moyer (1866–1937), American writer and suffragist Allen Moyer (born 1958), American set designer Andrew J. Moyer (1899–1959), American microbiologist Brett Moyer (born 1984), American lacrosse player Brian C. Moyer, Director of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (from 2014) Buck Moyer (Virgil A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Nicholas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Nicholas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Nicholas Moyer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Nicholas Moyer:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Nicholas?
The first name Nicholas originates from Greek. From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
When was Nicholas most popular?
The name Nicholas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Moyer?
The surname Moyer originates from English. Alex Moyer (born 1963), American football linebacker Alice Curtice Moyer (1866–1937), American writer and suffragist Allen Moyer (born 1958), American set designer Andrew J. Moyer (1899–1959), American microbiologist Brett Moyer (born 1984), American lacrosse player Brian C. Moyer, Director of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (from 2014) Buck Moyer (Virgil A.
What are the origins of the name Nicholas Moyer?
The name Nicholas Moyer combines two different traditions: the first name Nicholas has Greek roots, while the surname Moyer originates from English.
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