Lucas Name Meaning & Origin
/LOO-kas/Lucas is possibly a name of Brazilian origin.
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Name Origin
The name Lucas is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin name Lucas, which is related to the Latin word 'lux' meaning 'light'. It has been widely used in Christian Europe due to Saint Luke, the evangelist, and has become popular in many countries, especially in Latin America, France, and English-speaking nations.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Brazilian (Latin American) 40% -
French (Caucasian) 35% -
English (Caucasian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Lucas
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 10,219 boys in the US were named Lucas.
Growth of the name Lucas in the US (SSA Data):
Lucas Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
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