Lucas vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9
Total SSA Count
10,703
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luke, Luc

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Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lucas Rank #9
Luis Rank #130

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #130 for Luis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucas ___

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

Luis ___

  • Luis Miguel
  • Luis Antonio
  • Luis Carlos
  • Luis Fernando
  • Luis Eduardo
  • Luis Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucas

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Noah

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucas or Luis more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Luis at #130 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Luis mean?

Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Lucas and Luis boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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