Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Lucas
BoyLatin, Greek· “man from Lucania”
- Meaning
- man from Lucania
- Origin
- Latin, Greek
- Pronunciation
- LOO-kuhs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #10
- US babies 2025
- 10,219
- Best rank
- #8 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Lucas
Lucas is a Latin and Greek name that means “man from Lucania”.
Lucas is the Latin form of the Greek Loukas, which most likely means "man from Lucania", a region of southern Italy. The New Testament's Luke, traditionally credited with the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, bore this name, so Lucas has deep Christian roots. It is the standard form in Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German and the Scandinavian languages, and the painter Lucas Cranach the Elder gave it artistic fame in Renaissance Germany. English speakers long preferred Luke, but Lucas has grown into an international favorite. It sounds crisp and friendly, with Luke and Luca as related options.
Other spellings with the same sound: Lucus.
Famous parents who chose Lucas: Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall (2021). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Lucas first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 86 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #8 in 2018, and the most babies received it in 2017, when 13,032 were named Lucas. In 2025, 10,219 babies were named Lucas, and it ranked #10 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,114 in 1920, #1,520 in 1950, #98 in 1980, #83 in 2000, #35 in 2010, and #10 in 2025. Of the 331,092 US boys named Lucas since records began, 36% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 70,995 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Sebastian, Owen, Wyatt, Grayson, and Julian.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lucas ranked highest in Florida, New Jersey, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #3 | 935 |
| New Jersey | #3 | 399 |
| Maryland | #3 | 221 |
| New York | #4 | 705 |
| Delaware | #5 | 36 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Lucas is usually pronounced LOO-kuhs, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with L and ends in “-as”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Lucus.
Middle names for Lucas
A few middle names that flow with Lucas: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lucas
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucas mean?
Lucas is a Latin and Greek name that means “man from Lucania”.
What is the origin of the name Lucas?
Lucas has Latin and Greek roots. Lucas is the Latin form of the Greek Loukas, which most likely means "man from Lucania", a region of southern Italy.
Is Lucas a popular name?
Yes. Lucas ranked #10 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Lucas a boy or girl name?
Lucas is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Lucas?
Lucas is usually pronounced LOO-kuhs. 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