Linden vs Lucius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linden

Boy #1,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"linden tree, lime tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,551
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lin, Lindy

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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

Linden Rank #1,551
Lucius Rank #1,390

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 vs #1551 for Linden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Linden ___

  • Linden James
  • Linden Thomas
  • Linden Reed
  • Linden Cole
  • Linden Grey
  • Linden Miles

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 Linden

Rowan Ash Hazel Wren Cedar

If you choose Lucius

Atticus Julius Octavia Cecilia Cassius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linden or Lucius more popular?

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 compared to Linden at #1551 in the United States.

What do Linden and Lucius mean?

Linden means "linden tree, lime tree" (Old English origin). Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Linden and Lucius boy or girl names?

Linden is primarily a boy name. Lucius is primarily a boy name.

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