Lukas

LOO-kas
German variation of Lucas
"man from Lucanus"

Lukas Origin and Meaning

The name Lukas is a boy's name of German, Greek, Swedish origin meaning "man from Lucanus".

Highly popular in Germany, Norway, Lithuania, and Austria, Lukas is a spelling variation of the also extremely popular Lucas. The "K" spelling gives it extra kick and a more international, globe-trotter feel.

Derived from the Greek name "Loukas", meaning "from Lucanus", Lukas is associated with the Biblical Luke, a doctor and author in the New Testament. Possibly helped along by the 1977 release of Star Wars, Lukas now feels like a solid, safe option for boys.

Actor Lukas Haas helped popularize this spelling, while other notable namesakes include actor Lukas Gage, footballer Lukas Podolski, and choreographer Lukas Mcfarlane.

Used occasionally in the US before the 90s, Lukas moved up the charts during the 2010s and is now given to around 1500 boys each year. While this means it is significantly less popular than Lucas, in terms of playground analysis, it becomes the 6th most popular name across the US. Taking into account all the babies called Luka and Luca too, and Lukas and co. feel more popular than Oliver.

Such popularity shouldn't put you off if you love the name - it's a tried-and-tested, safe but substantial option after all - however, if you did want something that stands out in the US at least, Magnus, Erik, Aksel, or Henrik might appeal.

# 238 in the US

Lukas Rank in US Top 1000

# 1369 on Nameberry

Lukas Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Lukas Popularity

Famous People Named Lukas

  • Lukas Daniel Haas
    American actor
  • Lukas Forchhammer
    Danish lead singer of band Lukas Graham
  • Lukas Rossi
    Canadian singer of band Rock Star Supernova
  • Lukas Josef Podolski
    German footballer
  • Lukas Isaac Paul Jutkiewicz
    English footballer
  • Lukas Hradecky
    Slovak,Finnish footballer
  • Lukas Spalvis
    Lithuanian footballer
  • Lukas David "Luke" Cutforth
    British vlogger
  • Lukas Autry Nelson
    American singer,songwriter; son of singer Willie Nelson
  • Lukas Loggins
    son of singer Kenny Loggins
  • Lukas Jann (b. 2001)
    son of actors Michael Patrick Jann and Lisa LoCicero
  • Lukas Alexander von Horbatschewsky
    German actor

Lukas in Pop Culture

  • Lukas
    little boy in HerInteractive's "The Captive Curse"
  • Lukas
    character in the game "Minecraft Story Mode"
  • Lukas Bondevik
    character representing Norway in the anime "Hetalia: Axis Powers"