Lucian vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucian

Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

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Lucian Rank #486

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #486 for Lucian.

Is Lucian or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Lucian at #486 in the United States.

What do Lucian and Augustus mean?

Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Lucian and Augustus boy or girl names?

Lucian is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.