Lucas facts for kids

Lucas is a name that can mean many different things! It's a popular first name for boys and also a common family name. You might also find it as the name of places, companies, or even characters in movies and video games.

People Named Lucas

Lucas is a very old name. It comes from the Latin word "Lucius," which means "light" or "bright."

First Name Lucas

Many people around the world have Lucas as their first name. It's a popular choice for parents.

Lucas as a Family Name

Lucas is also a common family name, or surname. This means many families share the name Lucas.

Lucas in Arts and Entertainment

The name Lucas appears in many fun and creative places.

Lucas the Movie

Lucas is a heartwarming American movie from 1986. It's a romantic comedy-drama about a smart but shy teenage boy named Lucas. He tries to win the heart of an older girl.

Lucas the Novel

Lucas is also the title of a book written by Kevin Brooks in 2002. It's a story about a young girl who meets a mysterious boy named Lucas on an island.

Lucas in Video Games

Lucas is a well-known character from the video game Mother 3. He is the main hero of the story. Lucas also appears in the popular Super Smash Bros. fighting game series. He has been in the games since Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Organizations and Companies with Lucas

Some important companies and groups use the name Lucas.

Lucasfilm

Lucasfilm is a famous American film and television company. It was started by director George Lucas. This company is known for creating huge movie series like Star Wars and Indiana Jones. They make movies, TV shows, and even video games that are loved by many people.

Places Named Lucas

You can find towns and counties named Lucas in many different places.

Lucas in the United States

There are several towns and counties named Lucas across the United States. For example, you can find places called Lucas in states like Lucas, Iowa, Lucas, Kansas, and Lucas, Ohio. There are also counties with this name.

Lucas in Other Countries

The name Lucas also appears in other parts of the world. There's a town called Lucas, Victoria in Australia. And in Mexico, you might know Cabo San Lucas, which is a popular tourist spot.

Other Uses of Lucas

The name Lucas is also used for other things.

Lucas Oil Stadium

Lucas Oil Stadium is a large sports stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It's a famous place where many big sporting events happen. It's the home stadium for the Indianapolis Colts football team.

A.B. Lucas Secondary School

A.B. Lucas Secondary School is a high school located in London, Ontario, Canada. It's named after a person with the Lucas surname.

See also

In Spanish: Lucas para niños

• Luca (disambiguation)
• Lucas & Steve, a Dutch music duo
• Luke (name)
• Lukas, another way to spell Lucas
• Łukasz, a Polish version of the name Lucas
• Leuchars, a town in Scotland
• De Lucas, a family name
• Justice Lucas (disambiguation)