Lucas
Lucas is derived from the Latin name "Lucius," meaning "light" or "bringer of light." It has strong biblical connections as the name of the Gospel writer Luke, making it both a classic and spiritually significant choice.
Current Popularity
#9 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well internationally with minimal variation
- •Strong literary and biblical heritage
- •Sounds both youthful and professional across all ages
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
320,790
Total births since 1880
2017
Peak year
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