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Lucas: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

LatinBoy♆ Number 11
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What does Lucas mean?

Lucas is a Latin boy's name meaning “light”.

This Latin name has been cherished by parents seeking ancient Greek and Roman heritage.

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Origin & History

Lucas draws from the golden age of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, renowned for philosophy, mythology, and the foundations of Western culture. Classical names often embody virtues, natural elements, or references to epic mythology, offering both timeless beauty and profound meaning.

Numerology of Lucas

Pythagorean Number

11

The Intuitive

Key Traits

Visionary, inspirational, enlightened

Ruling Planet

♆Neptune

Planetary Traits

Intuition, dreams, spiritual vision

Names with numerology number 11 pair well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8, 11. Check compatibility with your due date

Learn about Life Path 11: The Intuitive♆ Neptune in Numerology

The letters of Lucas

5 letters: 2 vowels, 3 consonants.

  1. L3
  2. U3
  3. C3
  4. A1
  5. S1

Vowels (shaded): U, A.

Expression

11

The Intuitive

all letters

3 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 11

Soul Urge

4

Stability

vowels

3 + 1 = 4

Personality

7

Thoughtful

consonants

3 + 3 + 1 = 7

Popularity of Lucas

Current Rank

#10

Peak Year

2017

Total Births

320,790

Lucas is one of the top 10 most popular baby names in the US.

Lucas in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#10

on the 2025 boys' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #5Henry
  2. #7Elijah
  3. #8Mateo
  4. #10Lucas
  5. #12Levi
  6. #13Elias
  7. #14Luca

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Names that share Lucas's numbers

Lucas: Expression 11, Soul Urge 4, Personality 7.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lucas mean?
Lucas is a Latin name meaning "light." It belongs to the Classical family of names, carrying ancient Greek and Roman heritage.
What is the numerology number for Lucas?
In Pythagorean numerology, Lucas has the number 11, known as The Intuitive. Key traits include: Visionary, inspirational, enlightened. This number is ruled by Neptune, the planet of intuition, dreams, spiritual vision.
Is Lucas a popular baby name?
Yes! Lucas ranks #10 among the most popular baby names in the US.
What origin is the name Lucas?
Lucas is a Latin name from the Classical tradition. Lucas draws from the golden age of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, renowned for philosophy, mythology, and the foundations of Western culture. Classical names often embody virtues, natural elements, or references to epic mythology, offering both timeless beauty and profound meaning.
Is Lucas compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Lucas (Number 11) pairs well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8, 11. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Lucas.

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