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Lukas

Name meaning, origin and popularity

: man from Lucania

Lukas 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
1880s1900s1920s1940s1960s1980s2000s2020s
Babies per million US boys, by decade (the 2020s so far, to 2025). Highest in the 2010s, at 849 per million.
Babies named Lukas per million US boys, by decade; highest in the 2010s
1880s0 per million
1890s0 per million
1900s0 per million
1910s0 per million
1920s0 per million
1930s0 per million
1940s0 per million
1950s0 per million
1960s2 per million
1970s27 per million
1980s103 per million
1990s272 per million
2000s582 per million
2010s849 per million
2020s848 per million
US rank by year
Year2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
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.

  • LoukasMan from Lucania (Greek, boy)
  • LucaMan from Lucania (Greek, boy)
  • LucasMan from Lucania (Greek, boy)
  • LukaForm of Lucas, probably from Lucania (Greek, boy)
  • LukeMan from Lucania (Greek, boy)

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.