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By Sophie Kihm · Jul 2026

Nicholson

OriginEnglish
Meaning"son of Nicol"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#7472

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About Nicholson

The name Nicholson peaked for boys at #5349 in 1994.

Famous Nicholsons

  • John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson

    iconic Hollywood actor

  • Conrad Nicholson Hilton

    Hilton Hotel founder

Nicholson in pop culture

  • Cody Nicholson

    from the movie "True Romance"

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