Lucas
loo-kis
US Popularity:15
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Bringer of light; From Lucania
Whenever darkness comes your way, we know that your little one will be a source of light and happiness. To always remember how special baby is to you, the Latin boy’s name Lucas meaning “bringer of light,” would be a thoughtful choice. Lucas can also translate to "from Lucania," referring to a historical region of Southern Italy. Another popular variation of this name is Luke. From Luke the Evangelist to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, this name brings with it a lot of history and social influence. No matter how you decide to spell it, the meaning remains the same, so you can rest assured that your little Lucas will brighten up any room they're in!
Famous People Named Lucas
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- George LucasDirector
- Jerry LucasBasketball Player
- Lucas DudaBaseball Player
- Lucas GrabeelActor
- Lucas JamesR&B Singer
- Lucas Maurice JaggerSon of Mick Jagger
- Lucas TillTV Actor
How Popular Is The Name Lucas?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lucas is currently #54 on The Bump
Boy:Lucas is currently #32 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lucas is currently #15 in U.S. births
Boy:Lucas is currently #9 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#9
in 2023
- 1
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Lucas Family History
Behind the Name, Luke, January 2022
SurnameDB, Last Name: Lucas
Online Etymology Dictionary, Luke, August 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Lucian, August 2023
Britannica, St. Luke, biblical author, September 2023
IMDb, Mark Hamill (I)
Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.
Was this page helpful?
Yes
No
Search Baby Boy Names
Search by:
Article saved.Go to My Saved Articles
Article removed.
Name added. View Your List