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Luc
BoyFrench, Latin· “from Lucania; French form of Luke”
- Meaning
- from Lucania; French form of Luke
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- LOOK
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #3,483
- US babies 2025
- 33
- Best rank
- #934 (2002)
- Peak year
- 2002
Meaning and origin of Luc
Luc is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “from Lucania; French form of Luke”.
French speakers say Luc for Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning from Lucania, a region in southern Italy. Luke is known as the author of one of the four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament. Luc is common in France and Belgium, where it has a crisp, sophisticated feel. The name is short and easy to say, and it offers a European alternative to Luke or Lucas.
Other spellings with the same sound: Luke.
Popularity over time
Luc first appears in US Social Security records in 1949. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2002. Its best national rank was #934 in 2002, the same year it reached its highest count of 172 babies. In 2025, 33 babies were named Luc, and it ranked #3,483 nationally. That is 59% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,800 in 1980, #1,051 in 2000, #1,369 in 2010, and #3,483 in 2025. Of the 3,614 US boys named Luc since records began, 39% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 865 babies. Since 2010, 1,143 more have been named Luc.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Alexandre, Jaquez, Keshaun, Lisandro, and Jaheem.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Luc ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2362 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Luc is usually pronounced LOOK, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with L and ends in “-uc”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Luke.
Middle names for Luc
A few middle names that flow with Luc: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luc mean?
Luc is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “from Lucania; French form of Luke”.
What is the origin of the name Luc?
Luc has French, Latin, and Greek roots. French speakers say Luc for Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning from Lucania, a region in southern Italy.
Is Luc a popular name?
Not especially. Luc ranked #3,483 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Luc a boy or girl name?
Luc is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Luc?
Luc is usually pronounced LOOK. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings