Nicholas Rego

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nicholas Rego — victory of the people
413K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nicholas Rego 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 Rego: Alfredo Rego (skier) (born 1946), Guatemalan alpine skier Ana Cristina Rego, Portuguese neurologist. Bernardine do Régo (born 1937), Beninese diplomat Elisa Rego, Brazilian singer, songwriter and radio host Emanuel Rego (born 1973), Brazilian beach volleyball player George De Cairos Rego (1858–1946), Australian composer of classical music Gilbert Blaize Rego (1921–2012), Indian Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church Gilberto de Almeida Rêgo (1895–1970), Brazilian football referee Hedwig Rego (born 1937), Anglo-Indian teacher, social activist and politician João Rego (born 2005), Portuguese footb. 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: Rego

Portuguese

Alfredo Rego (skier) (born 1946), Guatemalan alpine skier Ana Cristina Rego, Portuguese neurologist. Bernardine do Régo (born 1937), Beninese diplomat Elisa Rego, Brazilian singer, songwriter and radio host Emanuel Rego (born 1973), Brazilian beach volleyball player George De Cairos Rego (1858–1946), Australian composer of classical music Gilbert Blaize Rego (1921–2012), Indian Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church Gilberto de Almeida Rêgo (1895–1970), Brazilian football referee Hedwig Rego (born 1937), Anglo-Indian teacher, social activist and politician João Rego (born 2005), Portuguese footb.

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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 Rego

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 Rego:

9
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Rego?
The surname Rego originates from Portuguese. Alfredo Rego (skier) (born 1946), Guatemalan alpine skier Ana Cristina Rego, Portuguese neurologist. Bernardine do Régo (born 1937), Beninese diplomat Elisa Rego, Brazilian singer, songwriter and radio host Emanuel Rego (born 1973), Brazilian beach volleyball player George De Cairos Rego (1858–1946), Australian composer of classical music Gilbert Blaize Rego (1921–2012), Indian Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church Gilberto de Almeida Rêgo (1895–1970), Brazilian football referee Hedwig Rego (born 1937), Anglo-Indian teacher, social activist and politician João Rego (born 2005), Portuguese footb.
What are the origins of the name Nicholas Rego?
The name Nicholas Rego combines two different traditions: the first name Nicholas has Greek roots, while the surname Rego originates from Portuguese.
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