Nicholas vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Nicholas Rank #117

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Lucas mean?

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

Are Nicholas and Lucas boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.