Alder vs Lucius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Alder Rank #1,424

Lucius Rank #1,390

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Lucius more popular?

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Lucius mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Alder and Lucius boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.