Meaning: Probably from Lucania
The story
The Latin form of Luke, probably shortened from a name referring to the southern Italian region Lucania. A connection with Lucius has also been proposed, so the deeper derivation is not entirely settled.
Nicknames
- Luke
- Luca
- Lu
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Style
- Classic
- Works everywhere
Origins
Lucas comes from Latin and Greek.
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