Nicholas vs Luca

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Nicholas Rank #117

Luca Rank #23

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Luca more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Luca mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Luca boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Luca is primarily a boy name.