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Lucas

/ LOO-kass /

masculine

Meaning

Man from Lucania; bringer of light

Origin

Greek / Latin

The Latin form of Loukas, it is often interpreted as 'bringer of light' due to its similarity to 'lux'. A cornerstone of Western naming popularized by Saint Luke.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Lucas.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ESFJ
9.1%
ISFJ
8.8%
ENFJ
8.4%
ESTJ
7.9%
ISTJ
7.5%
INFJ
7.1%
ENFP
6.8%
INFP
6.2%
ESFP
5.9%
ENTJ
5.4%
INTJ
5.1%
ENTP
4.9%
ISFP
4.6%
ISTP
4.4%
ESTP
4.2%
INTP
3.7%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Lucas is incredibly stable and universal. It suggests kindness and reliability, and is a top-tier choice in France, Germany, and the US.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

G

George Lucas

Creator of Star Wars (b. 1944)

L

Lucas Hedges

American actor (b. 1996)

Sibling Names

Goes well with