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Aurelian

Quick answerAurelian derives from the Latin name Aurelius, which comes from the Latin word "aureus" meaning "golden" or "of gold," reflecting a connection to wealth and radiance.

Romanian · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,149
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2024
Syllables3
OriginRomanian
LanguageRomanian
CultureRomanian, History
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology9 Chaldean 6
Global rank#434

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Aurelian

Aurelian derives from the Latin name Aurelius, which comes from the Latin word "aureus" meaning "golden" or "of gold," reflecting a connection to wealth and radiance.

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Etymology

Aurelian derives from the Latin name Aurelius, which comes from the Latin word "aureus" meaning "golden" or "of gold," reflecting a connection to wealth and radiance. The name has been used primarily in Christian, Roman, and European contexts, most notably borne by the Roman Emperor Aurelian (270-275 CE) who restored stability to the empire during the Crisis of the Third Century.

Aurelian currently ranks #4,149 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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