Lucius vs Shaun

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

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Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lucius Rank #1,390
Shaun Rank #1,568

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 vs #1568 for Shaun.

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

Shaun ___

  • Shaun Michael
  • Shaun Patrick
  • Shaun Thomas
  • Shaun James
  • Shaun Robert
  • Shaun Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucius

Atticus Julius Octavia Cecilia Cassius

If you choose Shaun

Liam Kieran Bridget Fiona Conor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucius or Shaun more popular?

Lucius is more popular, ranked #1390 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Shaun mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Lucius and Shaun boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.

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