Nicanor
Nicanor is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victorious man or conqueror.
Origin and history
Nicanor is a masculine name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from elements meaning conqueror or victorious man. It was used in Hellenistic antiquity and later adopted into Spanish, Portuguese, and Christian traditions. In the United States, it remains an uncommon and classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
787 babies in the United States have been named Nicanor since 1880. It ranks #3889 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- TX (56.3 %)
- CA (43.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 41 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 48 |
| 1950-1960 | 57 |
| 1960-1970 | 73 |
| 1970-1980 | 94 |
| 1980-1990 | 117 |
| 1990-2000 | 110 |
| 2000-2010 | 111 |
| 2010-2019 | 54 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Nicanor
- Nicanor Parra: poet, physicist
- Nicanor Zabaleta: harpist, musician
Fun facts
- Nicanor is recognized in Christian tradition as one of the Seven Deacons of the early Church mentioned in Acts 6:5.
- The name incorporates the Greek element 'nike', which means victory and is also found in Nicholas and Nicole.