Luke vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #117
Total SSA Count: 3,025
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34

Nicholas Rank #117

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Nicholas more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Luke and Nicholas mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Luke and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.

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