The nameColas

Colas is a French boy's name, an old pet form of Nicolas.

Meaning

Like Nicholas, it comes from the Greek nike, "victory", and laos, "people".

Origin

Greek, a French pet form.

History

In France it was mostly given from the 1980s to the 2000s.

Popularity of the name Colas

Colas in France

2001peak year (35 births)
750babies named Colas in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Colas was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 215 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Colas. Its rise began around 1940, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Colas in France were born before 1998.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Colas mean?

Like Nicholas, it comes from the Greek nike, "victory", and laos, "people".

What is the origin of the name Colas?

Greek, a French pet form.

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

Colas is a boy's name.