Lumen

Pronunciation: [ l-OOM-uhn ]

Boy Name #6,688 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lumen is a boy name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OOM-uhn.

Parents who love the name Lumen often also consider Lula, Lucy, Lulu .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #6,688
Total SSA Count: 13

Nicknames

Lum Luy Lumie

Also a Girl Name

Lumen is also used as a girl name, ranked #7509.

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Similar Names

Lula Lucy Lulu Luella Lucinda Lura Lucile Lucille

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lumen

Is Lumen a boy or girl name?

Lumen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6688. As a girl name, it is ranked #7509. Lumen is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lumen?

Lumen is pronounced l-OOM-uhn.

How popular is the name Lumen?

Lumen is currently ranked #6688 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lumen?

Common nicknames for Lumen include Lum, Luy, and Lumie.

Is Lumen a common or rare name?

Lumen is an uncommon name, ranked #6688 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lumen

Lumen is a boy name .

Is Lumen a boy or girl name? Lumen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,688 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,509. Lumen is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lumen is currently ranked #6,688 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lumen include Lum, Luy, and Lumie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.