How to say it
LUC · ca
ˈluː.kə
Masculine
Lucca
From Lucania
What it means
The walled Tuscan city Lucca, and a double-c Italian variant of Luca, from the Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania.'
Lucca is the name of the beautiful walled city in Tuscany, and a double-c spelling of Luca, the Italian form of Luke, 'man from Lucania.' It reads warmly Italian and a little place-name-cosmopolitan, riding the wave of Luca and Lucas. The extra c gives it a sturdier look. It keeps company with Enzo and Matteo. Said LOO-kah.
How to spell Lucca
The standard spelling is Lucca. Common variants include Luca, Luka, Lukas, but Lucca is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #425 in 2025, currently #425 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Spelling
Lucca is the Tuscan city, and a variant of Luca/Luke.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Lucca the historic walled city in Tuscany, Italy
Spelling variants
- Luca
- Luka
- Lukas
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Common questions
- What does the name Lucca mean?
- The walled Tuscan city Lucca, and a double-c Italian variant of Luca, from the Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania.'
- What does Lucca mean in Italian?
- In Italian, Lucca means "From Lucania." Lucca is the name of the beautiful walled city in Tuscany, and a double-c spelling of Luca, the Italian form of Luke, 'man from Lucania.' It reads warmly Italian and a little place-name-cosmopolitan, riding the wave of Luca and Lucas. The extra c gives it a sturdier look. It keeps company with Enzo and Matteo. Said LOO-kah.
- How do you pronounce Lucca?
- Lucca is pronounced ˈluː.kə. Say it as LUC-ca, with the stress on the "luc" syllable.
- How do you spell Lucca?
- The standard spelling is Lucca. Common spelling variants include Luca, Luka, Lukas.
- Is Lucca a boy or girl name?
- Lucca is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Lucca?
- Lucca ranked #425 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.