Meaning and history
Niccolò is an Italian form of Nicholas, derived from Greek Nikolaos and meaning “victory of the people.” The name spread through devotion to Saint Nicholas, the fourth-century bishop associated with generosity. Political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli and violinist Niccolò Paganini are famous bearers.
In 2025, 40 babies were recorded with the name Niccolò, ranking #3,036 among boys.