Lucas

Lucas is the Latin form of the Greek name Loukas, derived from the Greek word leukos, meaning bright or light, though it has also been interpreted as a regional name referring to someone from Lucania, an ancient area of southern Italy. The name gained widespread use throughout the Christian world through Saint Luke the Evangelist, the author of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, who was venerated as the patron saint of physicians and artists. Its popularity has remained strong across Europe and the Americas, and it continues to rank among the most common given names in many countries today. Related forms include Luke, Luca, Luc, and Lukas.