Lucius
Boy name · Latin · pronounced LOO-shus
Verified name
What does Lucius mean?
Light, born at daybreak
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: Latin|Roman
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 750 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1124 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Luke, Luc
Variant: Lucius, Luca
Related: Lucian
Using Lucius across cultures
A luminous Roman name from the word for light.
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