Lucas

Boy's name

Lucas is a Latin name derived from the Greek name Loukas, meaning "from Lucania." It has biblical origins and is commonly used in various cultures.

Meaning From Lucania, Italy
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 10,703
Peak year 2017

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lucas Black - Actor in "Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift"
  • Lucas Neill - Australian soccer player
  • Lucas Till - Actor in "MacGyver" TV series
  • Lucas Duda - MLB baseball player
  • Lucas Leiva - Brazilian soccer player
  • Lucas Giolito - MLB pitcher for Chicago White Sox
  • Lucas Vázquez - Spanish soccer player for Real Madrid
  • Lucas Hernández - French soccer player for Bayern Munich
  • Lucas Matthysse - Argentine boxer
  • Lucas Glover - Professional golfer

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