Baby name
Lukas
/LOO · kas/
Meaning
“Bringer of light”
German and Scandinavian form of Lucas, from Greek Loukas meaning 'from Lucania' or 'bringer of light'.
How it ages.
Timeless in the German-speaking world and gaining ground across Europe.
The cultural moment.
A top-10 name in Germany and Austria; strong in the Netherlands and Switzerland too. Currently ranks #18 in Germany.