Lucan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lucan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 469 babies have been named Lucan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lucan is past its peak , currently ranked #7,304 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,304
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Welsh origin
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Dutch brandewijn origin
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Old English boga origin
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North African Arabic origin
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Illyrian origin
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Classical Latin origin
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About the Name Lucan
Lucan is a boy name .
Lucan is currently ranked #7,304 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lucan include Luc, Luy, Luie, and Luckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lucan include Lucas, Luca, Lucah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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