Lucas
Boy name · Latin · pronounced LOO-kus
Verified name
What does Lucas mean?
Bringer of light
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 10 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 32 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Luke
Variant: Lukas, Luca
Related: Lucius, Lucian
Using Lucas across cultures
International favorite across Europe and the Americas.
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