Man from Lucania; light
Lukas is the German, Scandinavian, and Greek form of the Latin name Lucas. It originally denoted someone from Lucania, a region in Southern Italy, but it is also etymologically linked to the Greek word 'leukos', meaning light or bright.
About 1,161 boys were named Lukas in 2025.
German professional footballer
Lead singer of the band Lukas Graham
American actor and musician
German-American composer and conductor
Academy Award-nominated American actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Lukas — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
