Nathan vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Nathan Rank #62

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Lucas mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Nathan and Lucas boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.