The nameLucius
Lucius is an old Roman first name meaning "light".
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Lucius comes from the Latin lux, "light".
Origin
Latin.
History
Lucius was one of the most common Roman first names. Lucius Malfoy of Harry Potter gave it a darker image. In the United States it reached 259th in 1881.
Famous people named Lucius
- Lucius Annaeus Seneca, philosopher
- Lucius Malfoy, character in Harry Potter
Popularity of the name Lucius
Lucius in the United States
Lucius was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,314 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Lucius. Half of all babies named Lucius in the United States were born before 1952, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 147 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lucius
Names from the same generation as Lucius, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lucius mean?
Lucius comes from the Latin lux, "light".
What is the origin of the name Lucius?
Latin.
Is Lucius a girl's or a boy's name?
Lucius is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Lucius?
In 2024, Lucius was the 1386th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 135 births.
What are the variants of the name Lucius?
Variants and related names of Lucius include Luciano, Lucie, Lucien and Lucy.
What are good sibling names for Lucius?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Klara, Nathalia, Valery and Sabine for a sister, Gus, Emil, Vince and Vincenzo for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lucius?
Lucius Annaeus Seneca, philosopher; Lucius Malfoy, character in Harry Potter.