What does the name Lucas mean?

Lucas means light; man from Lucania. Latin form of Luke.

Where does the name Lucas come from?

Lucas is a boy name of Latin origin.

Is Lucas a boy or a girl name?

Lucas is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Lucas are girls and 100% are boys.

How popular is the name Lucas in 2023?

Lucas ranks #10044 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2017 with 13,044 babies.

How do you pronounce Lucas?

Lucas is pronounced LOO-kas (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Lucas?

Lucas is also written as Luke, Luca, Lukas.

A name from Latin · Boy

Lucas

Light; man from Lucania. Latin form of Luke.

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Popularity over time

A 142-year arc in numbers.

310,130 U.S. births recorded from 1881–2023.

Popularity · 1881–2023

10,900 births in 2023

1881 1952 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

LLight; man from Lucania. Latin form of Luke.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Lucas".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Luke Most common Luca Lukas

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Lucas.

L
Lucas (many in film and sport)

Quick answers

People often ask about Lucas.

What does the name Lucas mean?: Lucas means light; man from Lucania. Latin form of Luke.
Where does the name Lucas come from?: Lucas is a boy name of Latin origin.
Is Lucas a boy or a girl name?: Lucas is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Lucas are girls and 100% are boys.
How popular is the name Lucas in 2023?: Lucas ranks #10044 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2017 with 13,044 babies.
How do you pronounce Lucas?: Lucas is pronounced LOO-kas (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Lucas?: Lucas is also written as Luke, Luca, Lukas.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.