The nameJean-Luc
Jean-Luc is a French compound name, "John Luke". It was very popular in France in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Jean-Luc combines Jean, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious", and Luc, from the Latin Lucas.
Origin
French.
History
Jean-Luc peaked in France in the late 1950s. In the English-speaking world it is best known through Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek.
Did you know?
- Breathless (1960), Jean-Luc Godard's first feature, is one of the landmark films of the French New Wave.
Famous people named Jean-Luc
- Jean-Luc Godard, film director
- Jean-Luc Ponty, jazz violinist
Popularity of the name Jean-Luc
Jean-Luc in France
Jean-Luc was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 49,675 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Jean-Luc. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1957. Half of all babies named Jean-Luc in France were born before 1960, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jean-Luc mean?
Jean-Luc combines Jean, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious", and Luc, from the Latin Lucas.
What is the origin of the name Jean-Luc?
French.
Is Jean-Luc a girl's or a boy's name?
Jean-Luc is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Jean-Luc?
Jean-Luc Godard, film director; Jean-Luc Ponty, jazz violinist.