Lucius Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lucius Name at a Glance

Name	Lucius
Meaning	'Cymbeline' Caius Lucius, General of the Roman Forces. 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' A servant to Brutus. 'The Life of Timon of Athens' 'The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus' Son to Titus Andronicus. Also Young Lucius, a boy, his son.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lucius Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lucius means “'Cymbeline' Caius Lucius, General of the Roman Forces. 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' A servant to Brutus. 'The Life of Timon of Athens' 'The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus' Son to Titus Andronicus. Also Young Lucius, a boy, his son”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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

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