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Luccas

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOO-kəs /ˈlu.kəs/High

Meaning: Double-c spelling of Lucas, from Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin lux, 'light'High

In 30 seconds: Lucas with a double-shot of c: a spelling at home in Brazil, where the evangelist's name never goes out of style. Region of origin or ray of light — both stories shine.
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Origin HighLatin, Brazilian
MeaningDouble-c spelling of Lucas, from Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin lux, 'light'
U.S. rank (2025)#2701 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 395

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519902025

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

Luccas doubles the c of Lucas, the Greek Loukas — 'man from Lucania', the region of southern Italy — borne by the gospel-writing physician and forever associated, by sound and folk-sense, with Latin lux, 'light'. The double-c styling circulates especially in Brazil, where Lucas ranks perennially high and spelling flourishes abound (actor Luccas Neto, YouTube giant, leads the variant).

In the U.S. the spelling is rare, an emphatic twist on a top-tier classic. Same saint, same light, one extra letter of swagger.

Did you know? St. Luke — the Loukas behind every Lucas — was by tradition a physician and the first icon painter, making this the patron name of doctors and artists alike.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Lucas — etymology

Variations

LucasLukasLuka

Nicknames

LucLucky

Famous Bearers

  • ★Luccas Neto (1992–present)
    Brazilian YouTuber and children's entertainer with one of the country's largest channels.

If you like Luccas…

Lucas— the standard spelling of the same name
Lukas— the German-Scandinavian k-sister
Luca— the Italian form riding its own wave
Lucius— the Roman 'light' name in the same family

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Luccas mean?

Luccas is a spelling of Lucas, from Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin lux, 'light'.

How do you pronounce Luccas?

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

Is Luccas a boy or girl name?

Luccas is a boy's name.

How popular is Luccas?

Luccas is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Lucas is the enduring favorite.

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