John vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Lucas Rank #9

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

Lucas ___

  • Lucas James
  • Lucas Alexander
  • Lucas Thomas
  • Lucas William
  • Lucas Henry
  • Lucas Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

If you choose Lucas

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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