Luca vs Nico

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Luca Rank #23
Nico Rank #212

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luca or Nico more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Luca and Nico mean?

Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Luca and Nico boy or girl names?

Luca is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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