Man from Lucania or light
Lucus is a Latin name that historically refers to a person from Lucania, an ancient region in Southern Italy. It is also closely associated with the Latin word 'lux', meaning light. While often considered a spelling variant of the more common Lucas, it also exists as a distinct Latin word meaning a sacred grove.
About 11 boys were named Lucus in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian rules footballer
Ancient Roman name found in inscriptions
