Jean-Luc
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jean-Luc
The name 'Jean-Luc' means "God is gracious" (from Hebrew *Yochanan* via French *Jean*) combined with "light" (from Latin *lux* via French *Luc*).
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Etymology
The name 'Jean-Luc' means "God is gracious" (from Hebrew *Yochanan* via French *Jean*) combined with "light" (from Latin *lux* via French *Luc*). It is a compound given name used primarily in French-speaking Christian cultures, notably in France and Quebec, with historical prominence through figures like the philosopher Jean-Luc Nancy and filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard.
Jean-Luc currently ranks #3,011 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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