Lucas vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Lucas Rank #9

Nicolas Rank #184

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Lucas or Nicolas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Nicolas mean?

Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Lucas and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.