Noah Boy
NOH-uh
“rest, comfort” · Hebrew
#2
Lukas
BoyGerman, Greek· “from Lucania (form of Luke)”
- Meaning
- from Lucania (form of Luke)
- Origin
- German, Greek
- Pronunciation
- LOO-kuhs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #288
- US babies 2025
- 1,161
- Best rank
- #214 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Lukas
Lukas is a German and Greek name that means “from Lucania (form of Luke)”.
Lukas is the German, Scandinavian and Czech form of Lucas, from the Greek Loukas, meaning man from Lucania, a region in southern Italy. Saint Luke, traditionally the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts, made the name well known across the Christian world. The spelling with a k is common in Germany, Austria, Scandinavia and central Europe. In English-speaking countries it offers a slightly different look from Lucas while keeping the same sound. It feels friendly, strong and international, with Luke as the obvious nickname.
Popularity over time
Lukas first appears in US Social Security records in 1963. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 48 different years, starting in 1978. Its best national rank was #214 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,787 babies. In 2025, 1,161 babies were named Lukas, and it ranked #288 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #728 in 1980, #367 in 2000, #230 in 2010, and #288 in 2025. Of the 44,053 US boys named Lukas since records began, 36% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 11,610 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Colt, Holden, Kyler, Zane, and Maximiliano.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lukas ranked highest in Alaska, New Hampshire, and Hawaii.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #131 | 7 |
| New Hampshire | #179 | 8 |
| Hawaii | #198 | 6 |
| Connecticut | #207 | 17 |
| Florida | #214 | 100 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Lukas is usually pronounced LOO-kuhs, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with L and ends in “-as”.
Middle names for Lukas
A few middle names that flow with Lukas: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lukas
Similar names
Jonas Boy
JOH-nuhs
“dove” · Hebrew
#599
Sylas Boy
SY-luhs
“of the forest (variant of Silas)” · Latin
#440
Lucas Boy
LOO-kuhs
“man from Lucania” · Latin
#10
Silas Boy
SY-luhs
“of the forest” · Latin
#71
Mattias Boy
muh-TY-uhs
“gift of God” · Swedish
#1,233
Thomas Boy
TAH-muhs
“twin” · Aramaic
#34
Nicholas Boy
NIH-kuh-luhs
“victory of the people” · Greek
#112
Nicolas Boy
NIH-kuh-luhs
“victory of the people” · Greek
#177
Matias Boy
mah-TEE-uhs
“gift of God” · Spanish
#170
Tobias Boy
toh-BY-uhs
“God is good” · Greek
#283
Mathias Boy
muh-THY-uhs
“gift of God” · Greek
#312
Matthias Boy
muh-THY-uhs
“gift of God” · Greek
#372
Lists that include Lukas
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lukas mean?
Lukas is a German and Greek name that means “from Lucania (form of Luke)”.
What is the origin of the name Lukas?
Lukas has German and Greek roots. Lukas is the German, Scandinavian and Czech form of Lucas, from the Greek Loukas, meaning man from Lucania, a region in southern Italy.
Is Lukas a popular name?
Yes. Lukas ranked #288 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Lukas a boy or girl name?
Lukas is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Lukas?
Lukas 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