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Boy Name

Lucas

"Light-giving, luminous"

Ranked #8 for boys

About the Name Lucas

Meaning

Light-giving, luminous

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

First Letter

L

Boy Rank

#8

Lucas is a boy name of Greek origin. The name means "Light-giving, luminous" and is currently ranked #8 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with L or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
#220
1980
#75
1990
#28
2000
#10
2010
#8
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Lucas

  • GL George Lucas
  • LH Lucas Hedges

Names Similar to Lucas

Luke

Boy

Light-giving, from Lucania

Greek #28

Luca

Boy

Bringer of light, man from Lucania

Italian

Leo

Boy

Lion, brave and bold

Latin #34

Landon

Boy

Long hill, ridge

English #63

Lincoln

Boy

Town by the pool, lake settlement

English #35
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
L
Origin
Greek

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