Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bringer of Light, A Region of Southern Italy
Pronunciation: LOO-kas, /ˈluːkəs/, L UW K AH S
Popularity Rank: #247
The name Lucas is of Latin origin, meaning 'light' or 'illumination'. It is derived from the Latin word 'lux', which means light. Lucas is a popular name in many countries and is often associated with strength, wisdom, and enlightenment.
The name Lucas is of Greek origin and means Bringer of Light, A Region of Southern Italy, Man from Lucania, Light. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Lucas is commonly found in Brazil, France, United States of America, and 98 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: LOO-kas
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈluːkəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L UW K AH S
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Lucas is recorded 190,049 times globally, ranking it as the 247th most common name worldwide.
Lucas is most prevalent in Brazil, with 56,468 occurrences, making it the 2th most popular name in the country.
In Brazil, the name Lucas is found among 1 in every 14 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #2 | 1 : 14 |
| France | #61 | 1 : 31 |
| United States of America | #488 | 1 : 156 |
| Argentina | #15 | 1 : 19 |
| South Africa | #188 | 1 : 305 |
| Chile | #173 | 1 : 92 |
| Spain | #288 | 1 : 106 |
| Uruguay | #42 | 1 : 21 |
| Germany | #288 | 1 : 102 |
| Colombia | #650 | 1 : 375 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lucas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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