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Lucan

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOO-kan /ˈlu.kən/High

Meaning: Variously from Latin Lucanus ('from Lucania; light', linked to Lucas) and from an Irish place-name (Leamhcan, 'place of elms'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Lucania; light: Lucan is Latin/Irish. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin, Irish
MeaningVariously from Latin Lucanus ('from Lucania; light', linked to Lucas) and from an Irish place-name (Leamhcan, 'place of elms'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6028 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 484

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819772025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lucan comes variously from Latin Lucanus ('from Lucania; light', linked to Lucas) and from an Irish place-name (Leamhcan, 'place of elms'; routes layered, which we note). Borne by the Roman poet Lucan. A crisp, classic name (said 'LOO-kan'; nickname Luc).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, from-Lucania-and-light at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lucan is variously 'from Lucania; light' (Latin, linked to Lucas) and an Irish place-name ('place of elms') — a crisp, classic name (borne by the Roman poet Lucan; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LOO-kan').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Lucan — routes layered

Variations

LucanusLukan

Nicknames

Luc

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lucan mean?

Lucan is variously Latin 'from Lucania; light' and an Irish place-name 'place of elms'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lucan?

It's said LOO-kan /ˈlu.kən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lucan a boy or girl name?

Lucan is a boy's name.

How popular is Lucan?

Lucan is a rare name in the U.S.

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