| Meaning | light, illumination |
| Origin | Latin, Roman |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Lu-ci-us |
About Lucius
Bold and classical, Lucius evokes images of ancient Rome and Renaissance art. This name doesn't whisper—it announces itself with confidence and historical weight. The 'Lu' beginning gives it a luxurious quality, while the 'cius' ending provides gravitas and formality.
Lucius appeals to parents who appreciate literary and historical references, as the name appears throughout classical texts and modern fiction alike. It carries an intellectual air without feeling pretentious, managing to be both scholarly and approachable.
The name ages exceptionally well, suiting a baby as comfortably as it does a distinguished professional decades later. Lucius offers minimal nickname potential, which some parents view as an advantage—the name stands complete as given.
This choice signals appreciation for tradition, culture, and names with substantial presence.
Nicknames for Lucius
| Luke |
| Lou |
| Lucy |
| Luc |
Famous People Named Lucius
| Lucius Annaeus Seneca | Ancient Roman philosopher and statesman |
| Lucius Cornelius Sulla | Roman general and statesman |
| Lucius Septimius Severus | Roman Emperor |
| Lucius Tarquinius Superbus | Last King of Rome |
| Lucius Verus | Roman Emperor and co-ruler with Marcus Aurelius |
| Lucius Allen | Former NBA basketball player |
| Lucius Amerson | American law enforcement officer |
| Lucius Shepard | American science fiction author |
| Lucius Royalty | American baseball player |
| Lucius Smith | Canadian politician |
| Lucius Littauer | American businessman and politician |
| Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II | Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior |
| Lucius Fairchild | Union Army officer and Wisconsin governor |
Characters Named Lucius
| Lucius Lyon | Character from the TV series "Empire" |
| Lucius Malfoy | Harry Potter series |
| Lucius Vorenus | Rome - TV series |
| Lucius Best | Frozone - The Incredibles - movies |
| Lucius Hunt | The Village - movie |
| Lucius Tiberius | Gladiator - movie |
| Lucius Verus | Roman Empire - TV series |
| Lucius Cornelius Sulla | Spartacus - War of the Damned - TV series |
| Lucius Henry | The X-Files - TV series |
| Lucius Lavender | Downton Abbey - TV series |
| Lucius Marius | ROME - TV series |
| Lucius Fogg | The Haunted Mansion - movie |
| Lucius Fox | Gotham - TV series |