Luke vs Nico

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

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

Luke Rank #34
Nico Rank #212

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Nico more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Luke and Nico mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Luke and Nico boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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