Lucius vs Renzo

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

Renzo

Boy #1,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum, of the laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,318
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lucius Rank #1,390
Renzo Rank #1,318

Renzo is more popular, ranked #1318 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

Renzo ___

  • Renzo Marco
  • Renzo Luca
  • Renzo Antonio
  • Renzo Giovanni
  • Renzo Alessandro
  • Renzo Matteo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucius

Atticus Julius Octavia Cecilia Cassius

If you choose Renzo

Enzo Luca Matteo Valentina Giulia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucius or Renzo more popular?

Renzo is more popular, ranked #1318 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Renzo mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Renzo means "from Laurentum, of the laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Lucius and Renzo boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Renzo is primarily a boy name.

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