Giovanni Lucas, commonly known as Gianlucas, is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It is composed of two names: Giovanni, which means "God is gracious" in Italian and has Hebrew origins; and Lucas, which means "light" or "bringer of light" in Latin and Greek.
The name Gianlucas was popularized during the Renaissance period when it became fashionable among the nobility to adopt classical Roman names for their children. Giovanni Battista (1659-1740) and Luca Giordano (1634-1705), two prominent artists from this era, contributed to the spread of these names.
In Italy, Gianlucas has remained a popular choice among parents throughout history, while it gained international recognition during the late 20th century due to globalization trends. Today, people named Gianlucas can be found around the world, carrying on this unique Italian heritage.
"The name Gianlucas has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with a notable peak of 26 births in 2018 and a recent increase from 9 in 2021 to 10 in both 2022 and 2023. In total, there have been 161 babies named Gianlucas since 2006."