Lucian vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucian

Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Lucian Rank #486

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #486 for Lucian.

Is Lucian or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Lucian at #486 in the United States.

What do Lucian and Edwin mean?

Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Lucian and Edwin boy or girl names?

Lucian is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.