Lucian vs Lucien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucian

Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #914 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, luminous"

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Lucian Rank #486

Lucien Rank #914

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 vs #914 for Lucien.

Is Lucian or Lucien more popular?

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 compared to Lucien at #914 in the United States.

What do Lucian and Lucien mean?

Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Lucien means "light, luminous" (Latin origin).

Are Lucian and Lucien boy or girl names?

Lucian is primarily a boy name. Lucien is primarily a boy name.