Nichols - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Nichols \n(i)-cho-ls\ is a variant of Nicholas (Greek), and the meaning of Nichols is "victorious people".

The baby name Nichols sounds like Nicolls, Nicolis, Nicolas, Nickolas and Nicholaus. Other similar baby names are Nicholl, Nichole and Nichol.

Nichols is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Nichols. Compare Nichols with related baby names.