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Lucas

LOO-kəs

Popularity

#11689

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

321,316

Peak Year

#13,041 in 2017

First Recorded

1881

Style

Classic & Timeless, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Lucas is a Latin name meaning 'bringer of light'. It is derived from the Greek name Loukas.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Lucas Cranach the Elder

    German Renaissance painter and printmaker.

  • Lucas Black

    American actor.

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Personality Traits

friendlyoptimisticcreativegenerous

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