Gilberto vs Lucius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucius

Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,390
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lu, Luke

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gilberto Rank #1,441
Lucius Rank #1,390

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 vs #1441 for Gilberto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gilberto ___

  • Gilberto Antonio
  • Gilberto Jose
  • Gilberto Luis
  • Gilberto Eduardo
  • Gilberto Carlos
  • Gilberto Felipe

Lucius ___

  • Lucius James
  • Lucius Edward
  • Lucius Theodore
  • Lucius Augustus
  • Lucius Bartholomew
  • Lucius Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gilberto

Ernesto Alberto Roberto Beatriz Lucia

If you choose Lucius

Atticus Julius Octavia Cecilia Cassius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilberto or Lucius more popular?

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 compared to Gilberto at #1441 in the United States.

What do Gilberto and Lucius mean?

Gilberto means "bright pledge" (Germanic origin). Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Gilberto and Lucius boy or girl names?

Gilberto is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.

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