Lucian Name Meaning & Origin | Middle Names For Lucian

Home

›

Baby Boy Names

›

Baby Names

›

Lucian

Lucian hasn't been popular for years, but it's making a comeback. The baby name has been on the list of the top 1,000 names for boys in the United States since 2005, but it remains on the higher end of the list, meaning it's still unique enough that your son won't have three other Lucians in his kindergarten class. It pairs well with several middle names and has a pretty special meaning.

Meaning of the name Lucian:

Latin: Light or to shine

Origin of the name Lucian:

Lucian is derived from the Roman name Lucius, which comes from the Latin word “lux.” Lux means light or to shine.

Symbolism of the name Lucian:

Because of its meaning, Lucian may symbolize light or brightness.

Style of the name Lucian:

Traditional

Gender of the name Lucian:

Lucian is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Lucian:

LOO-shun

Number of syllables in the name Lucian:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Lucian:

The baby name Lucian evokes images of someone who is nurturing and caring.

Alternative spellings for the name Lucian:

• Lucien
• Lushion
• Lucyan

Nicknames for the name Lucian:

• Luc
• Luke
• Luca

Popularity of the name Lucian:

Lucian was a top name for baby boys in the United States from 1900 until 1951. According to the Social Security Administration, it made a comeback in 2005. As of 2020, it ranks at 639.

Related names for the name Lucian:

• Luca
• Luke
• Lucas
• Luciano
• Louis

Great middle names for Lucian and their meanings:

• Max (greatest)
• Thomas (twin)
• Jack (God is gracious)
• William (absolute protection)
• Tate (cheerful)
• Brooks (of the brook)
• River (river)
• Charles (free man)
• George (farmer)

Famous people with the name Lucian:

• Lucian Blaga (poet and philosopher)
• Lucian Boz (literary critic)
• Lucian Bute (boxer)
• Lucian Freud (painter)
• Lucian Pintilie (director)

Lucians in popular culture:

• Lucian (character in the “Pokemon” universe)
• Lucian (character from “The 39 Clues” book series)
• lucian (character from “The Underwold” franchise)
• Lucian Connally (character from the TV show “Longmire”)
• Dark Swordsman Lucian (character from the “Lunar Knights” video game)

Sidebar

Hi, I'm Ashley

Since 2000, Moms Who Think has been dedicated to giving the best parenting advice, recipes, and secrets to creating a wonderful home life. Today, we're home to more than a dozen experts who write about all-things-parenting, including education, family travel and recipes your family will love.

Read More About Our Team

Popular Articles

The 6 Coolest Disney Stores on Earth

1 month ago

Why Toddlers Have Such Big Feelings (and How to Handle Them)

1 month ago

10 Small Towns in the U.S. That Look Straight Out of a Hallmark Movie

1 month ago

To top