Lucius vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucius

Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Lucius Rank #1,390

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Is Lucius or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Julian mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Lucius and Julian boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.