Lucas
LOO-kus · 2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Greek / Latin ◈ 2 syllables
"Light, illumination, bringer of light"

From Greek / Latin

Lucas means light — the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas. George Lucas created Star Wars and changed cinema forever. Lucas has overtaken Luke in the US charts, proving that the longer Latin form can outpace the biblical original. It carries the same luminous meaning as Lucy and Lucia but in a masculine, two-syllable package.

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Lucas at a glance
MeaningLight, illumination, bringer of light
OriginGreek / Latin
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#10
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Why parents love Lucas
  • George Lucas created Star Wars — the most influential franchise in film history.
  • The meaning light is universally aspirational.
  • Two syllables with a bright, strong sound: LOO-kas.
  • Luke is a natural built-in nickname.
  • It's risen to the top 10 — internationally proven.
The vibe of Lucas
lightStar WarsLatinbrightstrongcreatorinternationalluminous
Origin & history of Lucas
Greek Loukas (from Lucania / from Latin lux, light) Latin Lucas English Lucas
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Greek / Latin roots
Lucas comes from the Latin form of the Greek Loukas, connected to lux meaning light. It's the Latin form of Luke — both appear in the New Testament. George Lucas (born 1944) created Star Wars and Indiana Jones, two of the most influential franchises in entertainment history. Lucas has overtaken Luke in the US charts, entering the top 10. The name is popular across the Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English-speaking worlds simultaneously.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Roman name; used across Europe for centuries.
3
Today
Lucas remains a beloved choice, ranking #10 in the US. 321,316 babies have been named Lucas since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Lucas?
2017 peak year
Lucas has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks in the top ten (#10), with about 11,903 babies named Lucas each year. Its all-time peak came in 2017, when it climbed to #11 with 13,029 registrations — the heart of the 2010s. Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 321,316.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
13,029 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #11)
11,903 Avg. per year
(last decade)
119,030 Total registrations
last 10 years
321,316 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #10) Very popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Lucas
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

Lucas's Life Path 4 is the builder's number — the builder of cinematic universes. People named Lucas tend to be creative, visionary, and gifted at building worlds from imagination.

Builds worlds from imagination
Creative visionary
Light-bringing
International reach
Cinematic scope
L3
U3
C3
A1
S1
Sum: 11 → Life path 2
Personality of Lucas
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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