John vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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John Rank #21

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #21 for John.

Is John or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do John and Lucas mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are John and Lucas boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.