Lukas vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Lukas Rank #268

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Lukas or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Nicholas mean?

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

Are Lukas and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.