Lucius vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucius

Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Lucius Rank #1,390

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Is Lucius or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Luke mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Lucius and Luke boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.