Nicholas vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

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Nicholas Rank #117

Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Luka mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Nicholas and Luka boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.