Lukas
Lukas: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lukas
Root meaning: “a man from Lucania”
- A male given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Lucas.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Lucas (“a man from Lucania”).
How popular is Lukas?
Since 1880, 19 girls and 44,053 boys in the U.S. have been named Lukas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11253 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #214 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #288 for boys, with 1,161 babies given the name.
Names similar to Lukas
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Sibling name ideas for Lukas
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Lukas FAQ
What does the name Lukas mean?
Lukas traces back to a root meaning "a man from Lucania". A male given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Lucas. Borrowed from Latin Lucas (“a man from Lucania”).
What is the origin of the name Lukas?
Lukas is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Lukas?
Since 1880, 19 girls and 44,053 boys in the U.S. have been named Lukas (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11253 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #214 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #288 for boys, with 1,161 babies given the name.
Is Lukas a boy or girl name?
Lukas is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 19 girls and 44,053 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.