Nicanor last appears in US records in 2023, when it was given to 7 boys. It has not been recorded since, which means fewer than five babies a year have received it.
Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 20 births.
Records for Nicanor go back to 1913, and 787 babies have been given the name since.
A Greek name meaning "victor" or "conqueror". Has historical significance from the ancient world with a strong sound. Historical associations with several ancient figures.
Nicanor is of Greek origin, described as historic and strong in style.
In 2023 the name was recorded only for boys — 7 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
A Greek name meaning "victor" or "conqueror". Has historical significance from the ancient world with a strong sound.
Nicanor is of Greek origin, and is usually described as historic and strong in style.
Nicanor last appears in US records in 2023, when it was given to 7 boys. It has not been recorded since, which means fewer than five babies a year have received it.
In 2023 the name was recorded only for boys — 7 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.