Nicholas Whitcomb

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nicholas Whitcomb — victory of the people
413K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nicholas Whitcomb 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 Whitcomb: Surname Arthur J. Whitcomb (1886–1942), American politician and lawyer Cameron Whitcomb (born 2003), Canadian singer and songwriter Christopher Whitcomb (born 1959), American author Edgar Whitcomb (1917–2016), 43rd Governor of Indiana (1969–1973) Forman E. Whitcomb (1866–1945), American politician and educator from New York Ian Whitcomb (1941–2020) an entertainer, songwriter, author, record producer and actor James Whitcomb (1795–1852), 8th governor of Indiana (1843–1848) John C. Whitcomb (1924–2020), American theologian Jon Whitcomb (1906–1988), American illustrator Orlan P. 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: Whitcomb

English

Surname Arthur J. Whitcomb (1886–1942), American politician and lawyer Cameron Whitcomb (born 2003), Canadian singer and songwriter Christopher Whitcomb (born 1959), American author Edgar Whitcomb (1917–2016), 43rd Governor of Indiana (1969–1973) Forman E. Whitcomb (1866–1945), American politician and educator from New York Ian Whitcomb (1941–2020) an entertainer, songwriter, author, record producer and actor James Whitcomb (1795–1852), 8th governor of Indiana (1843–1848) John C. Whitcomb (1924–2020), American theologian Jon Whitcomb (1906–1988), American illustrator Orlan P.

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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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Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Whitcomb?
The surname Whitcomb originates from English. Surname Arthur J. Whitcomb (1886–1942), American politician and lawyer Cameron Whitcomb (born 2003), Canadian singer and songwriter Christopher Whitcomb (born 1959), American author Edgar Whitcomb (1917–2016), 43rd Governor of Indiana (1969–1973) Forman E. Whitcomb (1866–1945), American politician and educator from New York Ian Whitcomb (1941–2020) an entertainer, songwriter, author, record producer and actor James Whitcomb (1795–1852), 8th governor of Indiana (1843–1848) John C. Whitcomb (1924–2020), American theologian Jon Whitcomb (1906–1988), American illustrator Orlan P.
What are the origins of the name Nicholas Whitcomb?
The name Nicholas Whitcomb combines two different traditions: the first name Nicholas has Greek roots, while the surname Whitcomb originates from English.
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