Lucas

«Luminous; the one who shines»

That is the heart of Lucas: a name of Latin origin that needs no further explanation.

Behind Lucas stands the number 11, ruled by Master 11. Inspired and intuitive—a visionary. Everything points the same way: vision, intuition and inspiration.

Every name holds three numbers, and Lucas's tell this story:

Expression 11 · Master 11: Inspired and intuitive—a visionary.

Soul 4 · Uranus: beneath the surface, its compass points to security and order.

Personality 7 · Neptune: the image it projects is calm and a little mysterious.

Latin, the language of ancient Rome, is the root of a great many names we use today. Lucas grows out of that history: a «Luminous; the one who shines» that time has not worn down. By its number 11, Lucas is linked to the day Monday, the color Silver, the element Water and the stone Pearl.

Lucas is holding steady. Between 2020 and 2025, 65,795 boys named Lucas were registered in the U.S., at rank #8, according to the Social Security Administration.

Its position has barely moved since last decade (rank #17): the stability of a name that doesn't depend on trends.

It has ranked in the top 200 continuously since the 1980s: over four decades among the favorites.

Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.

A good name is chosen with the ear and the heart. Lucas brings the heart («Luminous; the one who shines»); you bring the ear: say it out loud with your last name. And for that final doubt, there is Astra's compatibility.

History. Lucas/Luke comes from Latin, linked to «lux» (light) and the region of Lucania. It is the evangelist Luke.

✦ Did you know? Luke is credited with the third Gospel and also the Acts of the Apostles.

The name day is celebrated on October 18, in honor of San Lucas.

Common affectionate short forms: Luke, Luca.

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