Names Starting With L
BoyGreek#4 in 2025
Lucas
Lucas is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “light, illumination.” It ranked #4 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
LOO-kus
meaning & origin
The name Lucas means “light, illumination.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Derived from Latin 'Lucius' and Greek 'Loukas,' meaning 'light.' Saint Luke the Evangelist, author of the Gospel of Luke, made this name prominent throughout the Christian world for two millennia.
popularity over time
#42020
#32021
#32022
#42023
#42024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #4 |
| 2023 | #4 |
| 2022 | #3 |
| 2021 | #3 |
| 2020 | #4 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Lucas
- George Lucas (filmmaker)
- Lucas van Leyden (painter)
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