Lucas Name Origin
/LOO-kas/-
Brazilian (Latin American) 40%
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French (Caucasian) 35%
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English (Caucasian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Lucas
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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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 Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Lucas each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).