Nicholas vs Lukas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Nicholas Rank #117

Lukas Rank #268

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Nicholas or Lukas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Lukas mean?

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

Are Nicholas and Lukas boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.