Lukas

Meaning of Lukas

Lukas means "bringer of light". It's related to the word "luminous", meaning shining or bright.

Lukas has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lukas

Lukas has cooled off, slipping to #288 in 2025, down from a peak of #214 in 2019.

Notable people named Lukas

• Lukas Graham
  Danish singer and songwriter
• Lukas Haas
  American actor
• Lukas Podolski
  German football player
• Lukas Forchhammer
  Danish singer
• Lukas Gage
  American actor

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Questions about the name Lukas

What does the name Lukas mean?

Lukas means lukas means "bringer of light". it's related to the word "luminous", meaning shining or bright, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Lukas?

In 2025, Lukas ranked #288 for boys, down from #268 the year before.

When was Lukas most popular?

Lukas peaked at #214 in 2019.