Luca vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luca

Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American German Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23
Total SSA Count
7,959
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Luca Rank #23
Nicholas Rank #117

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luca or Nicholas more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Luca and Nicholas mean?

Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Luca and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Luca is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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