| Meaning | light, illumination |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Luc |
The name "Luc," with its origins rooted in Latin, carries a profound and timeless meaning - "light" or "illumination." This elegant name bestows upon a baby boy the essence of clarity and enlightenment, suggesting a bright and positive future. Luc is a name that exudes both strength and subtlety, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name.
Its variations like Luca, Lucas, and Luka offer versatile options while maintaining the name's luminous theme. The nickname "Luke" adds a friendly and approachable touch. In history, notable figures like Luc Besson and Luciano Pavarotti have carried the name to great heights in their respective fields.
In fiction, the name Luc has adorned characters of various backgrounds, from the sophisticated Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter to the heroic Lucius Vorenus in Rome. Choosing the name Luc for your baby boy is like giving him a beacon of light to guide him through life's journey with brilliance and purpose.
| Lucky |
| Luca |
| Lou |
| Lucy |
| Lucio |
| Luc Besson | French film director |
| Luciano Pavarotti | Italian operatic tenor |
| Luc Longley | Australian former NBA player |
| Luc Montagnier | French virologist, Nobel laureate |
| Luc Richard Mbah a Moute | Cameroonian NBA player |
| Luc Robitaille | Canadian former NHL player |
| Luc Bourdon | Canadian former NHL player |
| Luc Nilis | Belgian former footballer |
| Luc Jouret | Belgian cult leader and co-founder of the Order of the Solar Temple |
| Luc Tuymans | Belgian painter |
| Luc Ferrari | French composer |
| Luc Alphand | French former alpine ski racer |
| Luc Picard | Canadian actor and director |
| Luc Ponty | French jazz violinist |
| Luc Jacquet | French film director |
| Luc Bequette | American football player |
| Luc St-Pierre | Canadian mixed martial artist |
| Luc Thériault | Canadian actor |
| Luc Van Lierde | Belgian former triathlete |
| Lucius Malfoy | Harry Potter series |
| Lucius Vorenus | Rome TV series |
| Luc Bonnet | The Bone Collector by Jeffrey Deaver |
| Luc Deveraux | Universal Soldier film series |
| Luc Jacopetti | American Dad! TV series |
| Luc Lagardère | The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas |
| Lucius Fox | Batman comics and films |
| Luc Lemay | John Dies at the End by David Wong |
| Luc Corbeau | Thieves' World series by Robert Lynn Asprin |
| Luc Luzzatto | The Jokers by Albert Cossery |
| Luc Merenda | Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man film |
| Luc Sartre | Casino Royale by Ian Fleming |
| Luc Tyer | The Down Home Zombie Blues by Linnea Sinclair |
| Luc Dercourt | The Big Lebowski film |
| Luc Durant | Ransom by Julie Garwood |
| Luc Roderique | iZombie TV series |
| Luc Simon | The Kingdom of the Wicked by Anthony Burgess |
| Luc Delahaye | The Comedians by Graham Greene |
| Luc Jensen | Veronica Mars TV series |
| Luc Chabrol | Return from the Stars by Stanisław Lem |