Luke vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Luke Rank #34

Nicolas Rank #184

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Luke or Nicolas more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Luke and Nicolas mean?

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

Are Luke and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.