Lucius vs Maxton

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lucius Rank #1,390
Maxton Rank #1,275

Maxton is more popular, ranked #1275 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucius ___

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

Maxton ___

  • Maxton James
  • Maxton Lee
  • Maxton Cole
  • Maxton Reid
  • Maxton Blake
  • Maxton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucius

Atticus Julius Octavia Cecilia Cassius

If you choose Maxton

Paxton Daxton Braxton Sloane Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucius or Maxton more popular?

Maxton is more popular, ranked #1275 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Maxton mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Maxton means "Macks settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lucius and Maxton boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Maxton is primarily a boy name.

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