Lucien

Meaning of Lucien

Lucien means "light." It's derived from the Roman name Lucius, which has the same meaning.

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

Popularity of Lucien

After ranking as high as #912 in 2024, Lucien has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Lucien

• Lucien Laviscount
  British actor
• Lucien Freud
  British painter
• Lucien Carr
  Beat Generation figure
• Lucien Dodge
  American voice actor
• Lucien Ballard
  American cinematographer

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Questions about the name Lucien

What does the name Lucien mean?

Lucien means lucien means "light." it's derived from the roman name lucius, which has the same meaning, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Lucien?

Lucien did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Lucien most popular?

Lucien peaked at #912 in 2024.