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Lucius

LOO-shus

Popularity

#1385

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

9,918

Peak Year

#161 in 2022

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Mythological

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

From the Roman family name, derived from the Latin "lux" meaning "light".

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LucLuke

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Lucius Annaeus Seneca

    Roman Stoic philosopher

  • Lucius Malfoy

    Fictional character from Harry Potter

Nicknames

LucLuke

Spelling Variations

LucasLucianoLuuk

Similar Names

LucasLeoSilasAugustus

Personality Traits

IntelligentCharmingConfidentCreative

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