The nameLuc

Luc is the French form of Luke. It was a top 350 name in England and Wales around 2000.

Boy's name
French

Meaning

Luc comes from Lucas, "man from Lucania", a region of southern Italy.

Origin

French, from Latin.

History

In England and Wales Luc reached 348th place in 2000. In the United States its best rank is 934th, in 2002.

Did you know?

Luc Besson's The Fifth Element opened the Cannes Film Festival in 1997.

Famous people named Luc

Luc Besson, film director

Popularity of the name Luc

Luc in the United States

3408thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024

2002peak year (172 births)

3,581babies named Luc in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Luc was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 1,405 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Luc. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Luc in the United States were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 49 births a year on average, against 75 in the five years before.

Luc in the United Kingdom

5539thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

2002peak year (82 births)

1,048babies named Luc in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Luc was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 640 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Luc. Half of all babies named Luc in the United Kingdom were born before 2004.

Luc in France

851stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures

1964peak year (2,125 births)

65,560babies named Luc in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Luc in Switzerland

305thmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025

2000peak year (70 births)

1,259babies named Luc in Switzerland since 2000

Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Luc

Names from the same generation as Luc, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Luc mean?

Luc comes from Lucas, "man from Lucania", a region of southern Italy.

What is the origin of the name Luc?

French, from Latin.

Is Luc a girl's or a boy's name?

Luc is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Luc?

In 2024, Luc was the 3408th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 34 births.

What are the variants of the name Luc?

Variants and related names of Luc include Louca, Louka, Lucas and Luke.

What are good sibling names for Luc?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aline, Jeannette, Jeanne and Yvonne for a sister, Armand, Alexandre, Jacques and Mathieu for a brother.

Who are famous people named Luc?

Luc Besson, film director.