Nico vs Luka

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Luka

Boy #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius)

Cultural Roots

Croatian Italian Slavic German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
3,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nico Rank #212
Luka Rank #94

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 vs #212 for Nico.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Luka more popular?

Luka is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Nico at #212 in the United States.

What do Nico and Luka mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Luka means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius) origin).

Are Nico and Luka boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Luka is primarily a boy name.

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