Lucian

Meaning of Lucian

Lucian comes from the Latin word "lucius," meaning "light."

Lucian has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lucian

Lucian is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #462 in 2025 from #848 in 2005.

Notable people named Lucian

• Lucian Freud
  British painter and draughtsman
• Lucian Msamati
  British actor and writer
• Lucian Grainge
  Chairman and CEO of Universal
• Lucian Ercolani
  Italian furniture designer
• Lucian Pintilie
  Romanian film and theatre director

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Questions about the name Lucian

What does the name Lucian mean?

Lucian means lucian comes from the latin word "lucius," meaning "light.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Lucian a boy's or a girl's name?

Lucian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lucian?

In 2025, Lucian ranked #462 for boys, up from #485 the year before.

When was Lucian most popular?

Lucian peaked at #462 in 2025.