Lucien

Lucien is the French variant of the Latin name Lucianus, meaning 'the one born in the day' or 'the shining one.' This boy's name is used not only in France but also in many other French-speaking countries such as Switzerland, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

What does the name Lucien mean?

The French version of the Latin name Lucianus, Lucien, means 'the one born in the day' or 'the shining one.' In addition to Lucien, there are various other forms of the name, such as Luzian (German), Lucian (English, Romanian), Luciano (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), and Lucjan (Polish). The feminine counterpart in French is Lucienne.

Where does the name Lucien come from?

The name Lucien originates from the Latin Lucianus, which is a derivative of the Roman first name Lucius. This, in turn, traces back to the Latin word lux, meaning 'light,' 'brightness,' or 'daybreak.' It is also associated with the Latin verb lucere, meaning 'to shine' or 'to radiate,' as well as the adjective lucide, which means 'shining.'

How do you pronounce Lucien?

The pronunciation of Lucien is two syllables and fluid. In Germany, the name is usually pronounced as 'Lu-cien' [lyˈsi̯ɛ̃] or [luˈsi̯ɛn], starting with a clear U or Ü sound. The second syllable has a slight hissing sound, and the gentle ending gives the name an elegant tone. Lucien exudes a cultivated and melodic note – a name that impresses with its clear line and French lightness.

When is the name day of Lucien?

The name day of Lucien is celebrated on March 4 and December 2.

Popularity

In Germany, Lucien enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 786th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 when it reached 137th place. Over the last ten years, Lucien has been chosen as a first name approximately 780 times, securing it 649th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 577th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lu / Luca / Luce / Luci / Lucie / Lucius / Lucky / Lucy / Lui / Lulu / Luschi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Charles Lucien Leandre (French illustrator)
• Lucian Michael Freud, OM, CH (British artist)
• Lucien (character from 'The Originals')
• Lucien Aigner (photographer from the USA)
• Lucien Aubey (French football player)
• Lucien Bazor (artist from France)
• Lucien Bonaparte (brother of Napoleon Bonaparte)
• Lucien Buysse (Belgian racing cyclist)
• Lucien DeBlois (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Lucien Favre (football player and coach)
• Lucien Freud (painter)
• Lucien Gillen (racing cyclist from Luxembourg)
• Lucien Lagrange (American architect)
• Lucien Lauk (Dutch racing cyclist)
• Lucien Laurent (French football player)
• Lucien Littlefield (American actor)
• Lucien Mathys (racing cyclist from Belgium)
• Lucien Olivier (chef)
• Lucien Petipa (French ballet dancer)
• Lucien Saint-Rose (sprinter from Martinique)