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Lucas

"From Latin 'Lucius', meaning 'light-giving' or 'luminous'."

Ranked #9 for boys

About the Name Lucas

Meaning

From Latin 'Lucius', meaning 'light-giving' or 'luminous'.

Origin

Latin

Gender

Boy

First Letter

L

Boy Rank

#9

Girl Rank

#11689

Lucas is a boy name of Latin origin. The name means "From Latin 'Lucius', meaning 'light-giving' or 'luminous'." and Currently ranked #9 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with L or explore other Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

#339
1950
#858
1960
#8866
1970
#26213
1980
#38242
1990
#71112
2000
#118768
2010
#55556
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Lucas

  • GL George Lucas (filmmaker)
  • LG Lucas Grabeel (actor)

Names Similar to Lucas

Luke

Boy

Light-giving; one who brings light.

Lucian

Boy

Luc

Boy

French form of Lucas, from Latin meaning 'from Lucania' or 'light-giving'.

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
L
Origin
Latin

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