Luka vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Cultural Roots

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
3,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Luka Rank #94
Nico Rank #212

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luka or Nico more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Luka and Nico mean?

Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Luka and Nico boy or girl names?

Luka is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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