Nicholas vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #117
Total SSA Count: 3,025
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Joshua Julian Michael Rory

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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nicholas Rank #117

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Luke mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Nicholas and Luke boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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