Luc
Boy name · 83 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Luc: 83 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 2000.
A French form of Luke, Luc ultimately derives from the Latin *Lucas*, meaning “from Lucania” – an ancient region of southern Italy – though it is often associated with the Latin *lux* for “light.” The name carries an air of artistic and scientific achievement: film director Luc Besson brought us *The Fifth Element* and *Léon*, while virologist Luc Montagnier co-discovered HIV, earning a Nobel Prize. The French commune Luc-en-Diois shares the name’s root, and across Scotland Luc appears as a sleek, continental variant of the ever-popular Luke or Lucas. Its crisp, single-syllable sound feels both modern and timeless, making it a quietly distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with European flair.
Boy 16 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20008 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7073 babies
- Total births
- 83since 1999
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 20%vs prior 5y