Nicanor

Nicanor is a Greek boy's name. A Greek name meaning "victor" or "conqueror". Has historical significance from the ancient world with a strong sound.

How popular is Nicanor in the United States?

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.

What Nicanor means and where it comes from

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.

Is Nicanor a boy's or a girl's name?

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.

Sibling name ideas for Nicanor

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nicanor mean?

A Greek name meaning "victor" or "conqueror". Has historical significance from the ancient world with a strong sound.

Where does the name Nicanor come from?

Nicanor is of Greek origin, and is usually described as historic and strong in style.

How popular is Nicanor in the United States?

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.

Is Nicanor a boy's or a girl's name?

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.

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