Lucas
Latin boy's name meaning “light; from Lucania”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- light; from Lucania
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #9
- Born in 2023
- 10,882
- Peak year
- 2018 (#8)
Meaning & origin
Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' and long associated with the Latin lux, 'light'.
Is Lucas a Latin name?
Yes — Lucas is a Latin name meaning "light; from Lucania". Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' and long associated with the Latin lux, 'light'. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Lucas ranked #9 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 10,882 US boys were given the name Lucas.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #8 in 2018
“Unranked” means Lucas was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with L.
How to spell Lucas
Lucas is spelled L-U-C-A-S — 5 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Luke, Luca.
Nicknames
Luke, Luc
Lucas: frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucas mean?
Lucas is a Latin name meaning "light; from Lucania". Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' and long associated with the Latin lux, 'light'.
Where does the name Lucas come from?
Lucas is of Latin origin. Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' and long associated with the Latin lux, 'light'.
Is Lucas a boy or a girl name?
Lucas is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Lucas?
In 2023, 10,882 US boys were given the name Lucas.
Is Lucas a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Lucas ranked #9 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Lucas?
Common nicknames for Lucas include Luke, Luc.
How do you spell Lucas?
Lucas is spelled L-U-C-A-S. Related spellings include Luke, Luca.
What is Lucas short for?
Lucas is often used as a short form of Luke or Luca, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Lucas?
In 2023, 10,882 US boys were given the name Lucas. In the latest US data, Lucas ranked #9 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Lucas a Latin name?
Yes — Lucas is a Latin name meaning "light; from Lucania". Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' and long associated with the Latin lux, 'light'. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Lucas mean in Latin?
In Latin, Lucas means "light; from Lucania". Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' and long associated with the Latin lux, 'light'.
Is Lucas a Roman name?
Lucas is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "light; from Lucania".