Lucas vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Lucas Rank #9

Nicholas Rank #117

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Lucas or Nicholas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Nicholas mean?

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

Are Lucas and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.