Lucian vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucian

Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Lucian Rank #486

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #486 for Lucian.

Is Lucian or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Lucian at #486 in the United States.

What do Lucian and Adrian mean?

Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Lucian and Adrian boy or girl names?

Lucian is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.