Julius vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Julius Rank #390

Lucian Rank #486

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #486 for Lucian.

Is Julius or Lucian more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Lucian at #486 in the United States.

What do Julius and Lucian mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Julius and Lucian boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.