Lucas name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old Greek and Latin

Usage: English, Telugu, English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, German, Irish, Scandinavian, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: loo-kis

Meaning: Bringer of Light, A Region of Southern Italy, Daylight Babies and Shining

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What does Lucas mean?
Variations of Lucas
Nicknames for Lucas
Middle Names for Lucas
How popular is Lucas?
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Similar Names to Lucas
Famous People Named Lucas
Lists having Lucas

What does Lucas mean?

Lucas means Man from Lucania, A Region of Southern Italy, Daylight Babies or Shining is used largely in Danish, English, French, Spanish, Irish, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Telugu, Greenlandic, Dutch, Finnish, Portuguese and Scandinavian usually used for both boys and girls is originated from Old Greek and Latin.

Lucas is derivation of Luke. Luke is English cognate of Lukas. Also Luke is Latin cognate of Lucius. Celebrated and Ever lasting Luke came from Old Greek and Latin languages, meaning of Luke is "A Region of Southern Italy, Native of Lucania and Shining".

Lucas is form of Lucius in Dutch and Irish languages.. Also Lucas is form of Lukas in Latin language. Lucas is celebrated on October 18th.

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How do I pronounce Lucas?

loo-kis is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Lucas.

Variants of Lucas

Loukas, Luccas, Lucius, Luke, Lukas, Lucia, Lucilla, Lucianus, Liuz, Luce, Lluc, Lucky, Lukeanthony, Lukaz

Nicknames for Lucas

Given name Lucas has mountain of nicknames like:

Names that rhyme with Lucas

How popular is the name Lucas?

Lucas was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 252824 babies have been given the given name in 170 years. At the peak of its usage in 2018, the moniker grabbed the 8th spot and 12951 baby boys were given the name.

However after 170 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 10 baby names 1 times Also, Lucas was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 38110 babies have been named Lucas since 1996. When at the peak of its usage in 2009, the moniker grabbed the 17th spot and 3276 baby boys were given the name.

However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still going strong on charts. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 13 times Also, Lucas was a very popular name in France.

Over 168772 babies have been given the name in 112 years. When at the peak of its usage in 2002, 9319 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position.

However after 112 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 5 baby names 19 times Also, Lucas is a popular name in Spain given to over 34960 babies in 16 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 2017, the moniker grabbed the 1st spot and 4209 baby boys were given the name. Moreover, the name has been to the top 5 baby names 3 times Also, a popular name in Netherlands with over 3322 new-borns have been given the name since 2015.

Currently the name is rising, in 2018, it ranked 1st when 689 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 5 baby names 5 times Also, Lucas is a popular in Denmark where over 14905 new-borns have been given the name since 1995.

At the peak of its usage in 2004, 988 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position. Additionally, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 13 times Also, Lucas was a popular name in Sweden.

Over 17261 babies have been named Lucas since 2000. At the peak of its usage in 2006, 1173 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position. However after 18 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names.

Additionally, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 15 times Also, Lucas is a popular name in Belgium given to over 13233 babies in 24 years. When at the peak of its usage in 2010, 700 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position.

In addition to that, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 17 times Also, Lucas is a popular in New South Wales where over 8192 new-borns have been given the name since 1980.

At its zenith in 2011, 605 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 2nd position. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 5 baby names 3 times

A common name in Ireland with over 1590 new-borns have been given the name since 1979.

Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 2018, the moniker grabbed the 55th spot and 130 baby boys were given the name. Also, A common name in Switzerland with over 3363 new-borns have been given the name since 1998.

At present the name is rising, in 2014, 187 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 28th position. Also, Lucas was a common name in Queensland. Over 3944 babies have been named Lucas since 1980.

At its zenith in 2014,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 24 years but it is still going strong. Also, Lucas used to be a common name in Western Australia, first appeared in 2007 and over 2064 babies have been given the name in 12 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 2010,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 12 years but it is still going strong. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 5 baby names 5 times Also, Lucas used to be a common name in Victoria, first appeared in 2008 and over 3800 babies have been given the name in 12 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2014,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 12 years but it is still going strong. Moreover, the name has been to the top 10 baby names 8 times

Lucas is an uncommon baby name in still in use in Northern Territory.

However things change on global perspective, Lucas is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 2000 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Tanzania, South Africa, Argentina, Mozambique, Angola, Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, Cameroon, Kenya, Peru, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, Colombia, Venezuela, Poland and Philippines.

As per our evaluation, over 810000 babies have been bestowed Lucas around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	9	10842	9579	10
2022	8	10909	6944	16
2021	8	11501	15165	5
2020	8	11344	12089	7
2019	8	12456	6155	19
2018	8	12643	6234	19
2017	11	13017	8763	12
2016	14	12895	9405	11
2015	16	12314	7258	16
2014	19	12164	11919	8

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Facts

Lucas in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	20044	11338	5	143
	2962	510	25	0

What numerology tells about Lucas?

Stop expecting from people to do for you what you are willing to do for them. They don't have your heart. To have 7 as your personality number reveals the sensitive side of your personality. Your age has nothing to do with your knowledge and wisdom. The number 4 as your soul urge no symbolizes your need to put everything in order. Follow your dreams and heart instead of rules. You lack enthusiasm and adventure.

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Middle names for Lucas

Here is a list of flourishing and favorite middle names that go with the baby name Lucas.

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Famous people named Lucas

Lucas Cranach the Younger, German Renaissance painter and portraitist
Lucas Barrett, English naturalist and geologist
Lucas van Leyden, Dutch painter and printmaker
Lucas Vázquez de Ayllón, Ayllón's account of the region inspired a number of later attempts by the Spanish and French governments to colonize the southeastern United States

Lucas Achtschellinck, Flemish landscape painter
Lucas David, German historian, who from ca
Lucas Holstenius, German Catholic humanist, geographer and historian
Lucas Malet, a Victorian novelist
Lucas Fernández, Spanish dramatist and musician
Lucas Debes, Danish priest
Lucas Watzenrode, was Prince-Bishop of Warmia and patron to his nephew
Lucas de Heere, Flemish portrait painter, poet and writer
Lucas Babin, American attorney, actor and fashion model
Lucas Bridges, Anglo-Argentine author, explorer, and rancher
Lucas Elmendorf, United States Representative from New York
Lucas Legnani, Argentine ten-pin bowler
Lucas de Penna, fourteenth-century Neapolitan jurist and a judge of the Magna Curia at Naples

Lucas van Valckenborch, Flemish painter, mainly known for his landscapes
Lucas Vorsterman, Baroque engraver
Lucas Bolsius, Dutch historian and politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal and since 31 August 2010 mayor of the city of Amersfoort
Lucas de Valdés, Spanish painter and engraver of the Baroque period
Lucas Horenbout, Flemish artist
Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer, Dutch chief officer and cartographer
Lucas Cranach the Elder, German Renaissance painter and printmaker
Lucas Mangope, leader of the Bantustan of Bophuthatswana
Lucas Cornelius Steyn, PC was Chief Justice of South Africa and
Lucas Radebe, South African former footballer
Lucas Neill, Australian former footballer
Lucas Fox, member of British rock band Motörhead

Lucas Alamán, Mexican scientist, conservative politician
Lucas Papademos, Greek economist
Lucas Sithole, South African sculptor best
Lucas Pantelis, retired Greek Australian footballer
Lucas Black, American film and television actor
Lucas Cammareri, field hockey forward from Argentina,
Lucas Ayala, Argentine-born Mexican retired footballer
Lucas Grabeel, American actor, director, producer
Lucas di Grassi, Brazilian racing driver
Lucas Rey, Argentine field hockey midfielder
Lucas Monteverde, Argentine professional polo player with a handicap of 9
Lucas Belvaux, Belgian actor and film director
Lucas Glover, American professional golfer
Lucas Biglia, Argentine professional footballer

Lucas Prata, American house musician and DJ. Born
Lucas Leiva, Brazilian professional footballer
Lucas Secon, record producer, songwriter, DJ, rapper
Lucas Bernardi, retired Argentine footballer
Lucas Arnau, Colombian singer-songwriter
Lucas Parsons, Australian professional golfer
Lucas Pusineri, Argentine retired footballer
Lucas Nogueira Lucas Riva Amarante Nogueira, better known as Lucas Nogueira is a Brazilian basketball player who plays for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA.
Lucas Amberg directed the movie Boys Soccer Club
In 2011 comedy and drama film, Getting That Girl, Lucas Elliot Eberl portrayed Ferrat Barret.
Lucas Ferraro portrayed the central character of Pablo in 2009 comedy and drama movie Plan B.

Lucas de Diego, from 1999 documentary flick Los libros y la noche, who played the N.
Lucas Bablin played important role of Demon #3 in 2020 horror flick Angels Fallen.
Lucas Escariz portrayed the significant character of Lucas in 2018 comedy and drama film Penelope.
In 2008 comedy, drama flick, Una semana solos, Lucas Del Bo portrayed Facundo.
In 2004 drama movie, The Final Witness, Lucas Bergeron portrayed Timothy Durret.
Lucas Oliveira played the pivotal character of N in 2010 drama, family flick Ocio.
In 2014, Lucas Alexander portrayed the role of Lucas in comedy and drama flick En, to, tresomt.
Lucas Valadares characterized the leading character of Guiga and adult in 2005 drama film Eu Me Lembro.
Lucas Ribeiro played the vital character of Bezerra de Menezes - child in 2008 biography and drama film Bezerra de Menezes: O Diário de um Espírito.

In 2016 drama flick, Manchester by the Sea, Lucas Hedges played Patrick.
In 2006, Lucas Porter played the role of Steve in drama movie Bitter End.

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Sources

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Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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