Lukas
LOO-kas /ˈluː.kəs/
Meaning of Lukas
Lukas is the German, Czech and Polish spelling of Lucas/Luke, from the Greek Λουκᾶς (Loukas) — 'a man from Lucania.' While Lucas is the standard form in English, French and Spanish, Lukas is standard in German, Czech, Slovak and Polish naming systems, making it one of the most widespread Central European boys' names. Its etymology and meaning are identical to Luke and Lucas.
How to pronounce Lukas
Pronounced identically to Lucas in most English accents. In German and Czech the k has a slightly harder quality.
Current popularity of Lukas
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Germany (GfdS) | 2024 | #18 |
| CZ | 2024 | #2 |
| Poland (MSWiA) | 2024 | #6 |
Notable bearers of Lukas
Lukas Binder; Lukas Podolski (footballer); Saint Luke the Evangelist.
Similar names & variants
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Sibling-name suggestions
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31