Boy name · Greek
Lukas
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: man from LucaniaLukas is a boy's name that comes from Greek and means "man from Lucania". It is used in German.
- Meaning
- Man from Lucania
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- LOO-kahs (German)
Meaning and origin of Lukas
As a boy's name, Lukas comes from Greek and means "man from Lucania". It is used in German.
In German, say LOO-kahs. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Lukas on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Lukas on 1 list.
“From Lucania, a region of Italy; Greek, the German Luke. Say LOO-kahs”
From German boy names, popular German boy names
How popular is Lukas?
- US rank in 2025
- #288
- 1,161 babies, 680 per million boys
- Best rank
- #214 in 2019
- 1,787 babies that year
- Babies since 1963
- At least 44,053
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
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| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
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| 1960s | 2 per million |
| 1970s | 27 per million |
| 1980s | 103 per million |
| 1990s | 272 per million |
| 2000s | 582 per million |
| 2010s | 849 per million |
| 2020s | 848 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #221 | #220 | #231 | #214 | #218 | #227 | #236 | #236 | #269 | #288 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Lukas
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
Names spelled like Lukas
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- LuisFamous warrior (Germanic, boy)
- LykosWolf (Greek, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- GianlucaGod is gracious and man from Lucania (Hebrew and Greek, boy)
- Jean-LucGod is gracious, plus from Lucania (Hebrew and Greek, boy)
- ŁukaszFrom Lucania (Greek, boy)
Middle names for Lukas
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
- AsherHappy, blessed (Hebrew, boy)
- ConstantineConstant, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- EmmettWhole, universal (Germanic, boy)
- FrederickPeaceful ruler (Germanic, boy)
- GeorgeFarmer, earth worker (Greek, boy)
- HowellEminent, conspicuous (Welsh, boy)
- TobiasGod is good (Hebrew, boy)
- WalterRuler of the army (Germanic, boy)
More boy names from Greek
- AlexanderDefender of men (Greek, boy)
- ChristianFollower of Christ (Greek, boy)
- LeonA lion (Greek, boy)
- HectorHolding fast (Greek, boy)
- TheoGift of God (Greek, boy)
- AlexisHelper, defender (Greek, boy)
- PeterRock, stone (Greek, boy)
- SebastianMan of sebaste, venerable (Greek, boy)
- AlexDefender, protector (Greek, unisex)
- AndreasManly, brave (Greek, boy)
- CyrilLordly (Greek, boy)
- FilipLover of horses (Greek, boy)
- KlausVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
- LinusFlax plant (Greek, boy)
- NarcisoNarcissus flower (Greek, boy)
- NicoVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
- StefanCrown, garland (Greek, boy)
- TimHonoring God (Greek, boy)
Lukas: common questions
What does the name Lukas mean?
Lukas comes from Greek and means "man from Lucania".
Is Lukas a boy or girl name?
Lukas is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Lukas come from?
Lukas comes from Greek and means "man from Lucania". Today it is used in German.
How do you pronounce Lukas?
In German, say LOO-kahs. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Lukas?
Lukas ranked #288 in the US in 2025, with 1,161 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Lukas?
Forms of Lukas with the same meaning and origin include Loukas (Greek), Luca (English), Lucas (English), Luka (English) and Luke (English).
What middle names go with Lukas?
Middle names that flow well with Lukas include Asher, Constantine, Emmett, Frederick and George. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.

