Lucas

Meaning of Lucas

Lucas means "bringer of light". It comes from the Greek name Loukas, which was derived from the word "lux" meaning light.

Lucas has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lucas

Lucas has held fairly steady, sitting around #10 in 2025 after peaking at #8 in 2018.

Notable people named Lucas

• George Lucas
  Star Wars creator
• Lucas Black
  Actor (Fast & Furious)
• Lucas Hedges
  Actor (Manchester by the Sea)
• Lucas Till
  Actor (MacGyver)
• Lucas Moura
  Brazilian soccer player

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Questions about the name Lucas

What does the name Lucas mean?

Lucas means lucas means "bringer of light". it comes from the greek name loukas, which was derived from the word "lux" meaning light, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Lucas a boy's or a girl's name?

Lucas is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lucas?

In 2025, Lucas ranked #10 for boys, down from #9 the year before.

When was Lucas most popular?

Lucas peaked at #8 in 2018.