Lucas

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
"from Lucania," "light," "bringer of light"
Pronunciation
LOO-kas
LOO-kas(Spanish, Swedish, Latin)
LOO-kus(Brazilian Portuguese)
LOO-kush(European Portuguese)
LOO-kəs(English)
LUY-KA(French)
LUY-kahs(Dutch)
Popularity
Lucas is a very popular name worldwide, ranking in the top 20 in many countries, including the United States, Germany, Spain, and Canada. In the United States, it has been consistently ranked in the top 20 most popular names since 2012, and it reached its peak in 2018 as the eighth most popular boy's name.

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Lucas Name meanings & History

"from Lucania," "light," "bringer of light". Latin form of Greek Λουκᾶς (see Luke), as well as the form used in several other languages.This name became very popular in the second half of the 20th century. It reached the top ten names for boys in France (by 1997), Belgium (1998), Denmark (2003), Canada (2008), the Netherlands (2009), New Zealand (2009), Australia (2010), Scotland (2013), Spain (2015) and the United States (2018). Lucas is a versatile name that works well for boys of all ages. It has a classic yet modern feel and can fit any personality.

Zodiac Sign of Lucas: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lucas:

L: Liaison,Luscious,Legal,Languid,Lovely,Lover,Lazy

U: Utopia,Understanding,Undermining,Universality,Unity

C: Choice,Cute,Clever,Candid,Curious,Chatty,Copycat

A: Angry,Aggressive,Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Argumentative

S: Status,Success,Sex,Solidity,Sensuality,Social Standing,Security

Lucas is:

  • a Common name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Lucas include Lucas Black (American actor), Lucas Grabeel (American actor), Lucas Neill (Australian footballer), and Lucas Moura (Brazilian footballer).

2.) Lucas (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: From Lucanus

Other Forms: Loukas, Lucas, Lucus, Lukas, Lukus


3.) LUCAS (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Ecclesiastic Late Latin name thought to be a derivative of Lucius, which is from the root lux (light). Alternatively, some believe the name is derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Loukas, a contraction of Loukanos (man from Lucania). (LOO-KUS)


4.) LUCAS (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Ecclesiastic Late Latin name thought to be a derivative of Lucius, which is from the root lux (light). Alternatively, some believe the name is derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Loukas, a contraction of Loukanos (man from Lucania). Var: Lucais, Lukas. (LOO-KAHS)


5.) LUCAS (Male)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: Ecclesiastic Late Latin name thought to be a derivative of Lucius, which is from the root lux (light). Alternatively, some believe the name is derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Loukas, a contraction of Loukanos (man from Lucania). (LOO-KUS)


6.) LUCAS (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Ecclesiastic Late Latin name thought to be a derivative of Lucius, which is from the root lux (light). Alternatively, some believe the name is derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Loukas, a contraction of Loukanos (man from Lucania). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the four evangelists. A physician, he worked with Paul and authored the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Var: Luciano, Luciliano, Lucino, Lucio. Pet: Chano, Lucho. (LOO-KAHS)


7.) Lucas (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (German, Irish, Danish, Dutch) a form of Lucius.

Other Forms: Lucais, Lucassie, Lucaus, Luccas, Luccus, Luckas, Lucys


8.) Lucas (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) patron saint of doctors/artists; creative

Other Forms: Lucca, Luces, Luka, Lukas, Luke, Lukes, Lukus


9.) LUCAS (Male)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Latin, Lucas is a derivative of Lucius, a name derived from the root lux (light). (LOO-KAHS)


10.) LUCAS (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: A borrowing from the Latin, Lucas is thought to be a derivative of Lucius, the root of which is lux (light). Alternatively, some believe the name is derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Loukas, a contraction of Loukanos (man from Lucania). (LOO-KAS)


11.) LUCAS (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Lucas is an Ecclesiastic Late Latin name derived from Lucius, the root of which is lux (light). Alternatively, some believe the name is derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Loukas, a contraction of Loukanos (man from Lucania). Lúcás and Labhcás are Gaelic forms. (LOO-KAHS)


12.) LUCAS (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Ecclesiastic Late Latin name thought to be a derivative of Lucius, which is from the root lux (light). Alternatively, some believe the name is derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Loukas, a contraction of Loukanos (man from Lucania). Lucas has been a common name in England since the 13th century. (LOO-KUS)


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