Luc

Boy's name

Luc is a short form of the name Lucas, which is derived from the Greek name Loukas, meaning "from Lucania." It has Latin and Greek origins.

Meaning From Lucania, Italy
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 34 Falling
Peak year 2002

Appears In These Collections

French Beautiful

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Luc Besson - Film director, producer, and screenwriter.
  • Luciano Pavarotti - Operatic tenor.
  • Luc Robitaille - NHL Hall of Fame ice hockey player.
  • Luc Longley - Former NBA basketball player.
  • Luc Mbah a Moute - Professional basketball player.
  • Luc Bourdon - Former NHL ice hockey player.
  • Luc Montagnier - Nobel Prize-winning virologist.
  • Luc Tuymans - Belgian painter.
  • Luc Jacquet - Film director (March of the Penguins).
  • Luc Plamondon - French-Canadian lyricist and music executive.

Brothers for Luc

Boy names closely related to Luc

Zac Cyan Aleksandr Sebastien Jianni Caeden Freddie Hermes

Sisters for Luc

Girl names closely related to Luc

Rafaela Kathlyn Arissa Galia Niah Thais Callista Seline

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Luc

Luca Lucas Lucca Luka Lukas Luke

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