Lazarus vs Lucius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lazarus

Boy #1,337 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,337
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Laz, Larry

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lazarus Rank #1,337
Lucius Rank #1,390

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lazarus ___

  • Lazarus James
  • Lazarus John
  • Lazarus William
  • Lazarus Thomas
  • Lazarus Samuel
  • Lazarus Cole

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 Lazarus

Ezra Elijah Tobias Miriam Naomi

If you choose Lucius

Atticus Julius Octavia Cecilia Cassius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazarus or Lucius more popular?

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Lazarus and Lucius mean?

Lazarus means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Lazarus and Lucius boy or girl names?

Lazarus is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.

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