Alternatives to Lucas

  1. Kassian
    • Origin:

      Variation of Cassian or Kassiani
    • Meaning:

      "hollow or cinnamon"
    • Description:

      Kassian may be seen as a Kardashianed spelling of the rising saint's name Cassian, which is a variation of Cassius, but it could also be considered the authentic Greek male form of Kassiani, the name of a female saint revered as a hymnographer. However you spell it, this is an attractive and unusual name virtually unused in the US -- though we predict that will soon change. If you're hunting for unusual yet stylish Greek baby names, variations of this name should be on your short list.
  2. Lars
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian from Latin Laurentius
    • Meaning:

      "crowned with laurel"
    • Description:

      Lars is a perfect candidate for a cross-cultural passport: it has been heard often enough here to sound familiar and friendly, yet retains the charisma of a charming foreigner.
  3. Lazlo
    • Leo
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "lion"
      • Description:

        Leo is a strong-yet-friendly name that was common among the Romans, used for thirteen popes, and is now at its highest point ever in the US thanks in part to Leonardo "Leo" DiCaprio.
    • Leon
      • Origin:

        Greek variation of Leo
      • Meaning:

        "lion"
      • Description:

        Currently overshadowed by the bright and lively Leo, Leon feels a slightly more serious, more quietly confident than its short and trending counterpart.
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      • Levi
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "joined, attached"
        • Description:

          Levi, lighter and more energetic than most biblical names, with its up vowel ending, combines Old Testament gravitas with the casual flair associated with Levi Strauss jeans.
      • Lewis
        • Origin:

          English variation of Louis
        • Meaning:

          "renowned warrior"
        • Description:

          Lewis is the best spelling to choose if you want this pronounced with the S. Lewis has been in the Top 5 in Scotland since 2000, and is one that parents in the U.S. are just beginning to rethink.
      • Liam
        • Origin:

          Irish short form of William
        • Meaning:

          "resolute protection"
        • Description:

          Liam is the top boys' name in the US, holding the Number 1 spot for the past seven years and also ranking as one of the most popular boys' names around the western world.
      • Linus
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "flax"
        • Description:

          Can Linus lose its metaphorical security blanket and move from the Peanuts page onto the birth certificate? We think it has enough charm and other positive elements going for it for the answer to be yes.
      • Logan
        • Origin:

          Scottish
        • Meaning:

          "small hollow"
        • Description:

          According to exclusive Nameberry data, Logan is officially the Number 1 gender-neutral name in the US, but that statistic is somewhat misleading given that nearly 90 percent of the baby Logans born in 2023 were boys.
      • Louis
        • Origin:

          German and French
        • Meaning:

          "renowned warrior"
        • Description:

          Kate and William shocked the world when they announced that they'd named their third child Louis -- Prince Louis Arthur Charles, to be more precise. But we've been predicting a comeback for this classic name for a long time.
      • Luca
        • Origin:

          Italian variation of Luke and Lucas
        • Meaning:

          "man from Lucania"
        • Description:

          The related Lucas and Luke are both hugely popular boy names in the US and internationally, and now Luca has joined them on boys' popularity lists around the world.
      • Lucian
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "light"
        • Description:

          Lucian is a sleeker, more sophisticated version of Lucius that is climbing in tandem with other Lu-starting names.
      • Lucio
        • Origin:

          Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese variation of Lucius
        • Meaning:

          "light"
        • Description:

          About 100 baby boys were named Lucio in the US last year, a number we expect to increase with the growing popularity of all names in the Lu family. It's a family united by sound, with three main branches.
      • Luka
        • Origin:

          Spelling variation of Luca
        • Description:

          Luka is one of the coolest names in recent years, following suit of its cousin Luca which is now a Top 50 name. Luka is on its way up the charts and may crack the Top 100 in the very near future. Luka has a lot going for it — it is following the tails of Lucas and Luke which have been enjoying significant popularity for years. It also boasts the very current "-ah" ending sound that feels fresher than ever for boy names, from Noah to Ezra to Judah. The "k" in the middle gives an extra edge as well.
      • Lukan
        • Origin:

          Croatian, German, Polish and Russian variation of Lucanus, Latin
        • Meaning:

          "light"
        • Description:

          An attractive and rare alternative to Luke and Luca. Lucan is the Irish variation.
      • Luke
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "man from Lucania"
        • Description:

          Luke is a cool-yet-strong Biblical name with a relaxed cowboy feel, which has been on the rise since the advent of Luke Skywalker.
      • Lyle
        • Origin:

          Scottish and English from French
        • Meaning:

          "someone who lives on an island"
        • Description:

          Straightforward single-syllable name, though children named Lyle may get tired of hearing "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile". Lyle was at the height of fashion in the 1920s, which makes him due for a comeback right about now. The double L certainly gives it a fashionable sound.
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