Lukas

Highly popular in Germany, Norway, Lithuania, and Austria, Lukas is a spelling variation of the also extremely popular Lucas. The "K" spelling gives it extra kick and a more international, globe-trotter feel.

Derived from the Greek name "Loukas", meaning "from Lucanus", Lukas is associated with the Biblical Luke, a doctor and author in the New Testament. Possibly helped along by the 1977 release of Star Wars, Lukas now feels like a solid, safe option for boys.

Actor Lukas Haas helped popularize this spelling, while other notable namesakes include actor Lukas Gage, footballer Lukas Podolski, and choreographer Lukas Mcfarlane.

Used occasionally in the US before the 90s, Lukas moved up the charts during the 2010s and is now given to around 1500 boys each year. While this means it is significantly less popular than Lucas, in terms of playground analysis, it becomes the 6th most popular name across the US. Taking into account all the babies called Luka and Luca too, and Lukas and co. feel more popular than Oliver.

Such popularity shouldn't put you off if you love the name - it's a tried-and-tested, safe but substantial option after all - however, if you did want something that stands out in the US at least, Magnus, Erik, Aksel, or Henrik might appeal.

Lukas is also given to girls.

Pronounced LOO-kus.

As of October 2026, Lukas ranked #19044 in US births in 2009 SSA, peaked at #11253 in 2004.