Lukas
LOO-kus
✦ Meaning
“German/Scandinavian spelling of Lucas, from Latin 'Lucanus' meaning 'man from Lucania' (ancient Italian region). The 'k' spelling gives it Nordic distinction.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #268 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Lukas Podolski (footballer)
- Lukas Haas (actor)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across German, Scandinavian, and English cultures
People Also Ask
German/Scandinavian spelling of Lucas, from Latin 'Lucanus' meaning 'man from Lucania' (ancient Italian region). The 'k' spelling gives it Nordic distinction.
Lukas is currently ranked #268 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Lukas include Luk, Luke, Luci.
Names that pair beautifully with Lukas include Mateo, Caspian, Felix, Alistair.