Lucas Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lucas Name at a Glance

Name	Lucas
Meaning	Form of Luke: light; illumination.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lucas Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lucas means “Form of Luke: light; illumination”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lucas Name Origin

Our database records Lucas under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lucas a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lucas is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lucas

When considering Lucas for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.