Lucius Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lucius Name at a Glance

Name	Lucius
Meaning	Light. Form of Luke. This name was popular in ancient Rome, and has been borne by three popes.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lucius Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lucius means “Light. Form of Luke. This name was popular in ancient Rome, and has been borne by three popes”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lucius Name Origin

Our database records Lucius under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lucius a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lucius is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lucius

When considering Lucius for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.