Luka vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Luka Rank #94

Nicholas Rank #117

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Luka or Nicholas more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Luka and Nicholas mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Luka and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.