Lucious
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lucious
Lucious is a variant spelling of Lucius, derived from the Latin name Lucius, which comes from the root "lux" meaning "light." The name originally denoted someone born at dawn or carried connotations of illumination and clarity in Roman society.
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Etymology
Lucious is a variant spelling of Lucius, derived from the Latin name Lucius, which comes from the root "lux" meaning "light." The name originally denoted someone born at dawn or carried connotations of illumination and clarity in Roman society.
The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, with notable historical figures including Roman generals and saints; the modern spelling "Lucious" gained popularity in African American communities during the 20th century, particularly in entertainment and popular culture.
Lucious currently ranks #4,207 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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