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Aurelian

♂ Boy

Pronounced aw-REE-lee-ən /ɔˈri.li.ən/High

Meaning: From Latin Aurelianus — aureus, 'golden' — borne by a great Roman emperor, Aurelian; the masculine of AureliaHigh

In 30 seconds: The golden one: Aurelian glows with Latin 'aureus', gold — borne by the warrior-emperor who reunited Rome. Radiant, scholarly, and grandly classical, kin to Aurelius and Aurelia.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningFrom Latin Aurelianus — aureus, 'golden' — borne by a great Roman emperor, Aurelian; the masculine of Aurelia
U.S. rank (2024)#3690 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 105

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Aurelian comes from Latin Aurelianus, from aureus, 'golden' — the masculine counterpart of Aurelia/Aurelius. Its great bearer is the 3rd-century emperor Aurelian, the soldier who reunited the Roman Empire. Radiant and classical, it shines among revived Roman names.

In the U.S. it is rare, chosen for its golden glow and classical grandeur. Golden at the root, scholarly, and grand.

Did you know? The emperor Aurelian — 'Restorer of the World' — reunited a fracturing Roman Empire in just five years and built the great walls that still ring old Rome; his name means 'golden'.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Aurelianus — etymology

Variations

AureliusAurelianoAurélien

Nicknames

ReliRio

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If you like Aurelian…

Aurelius— the 'golden' Aurel- classic
Julian— a fellow elegant -ian Roman name
Cassius— another grand Roman name
Octavian— lands in the same popularity range
Avian— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aurelian mean?

Aurelian is Latin for 'golden', from aureus; it was the name of a great Roman emperor.

How do you pronounce Aurelian?

It's said aw-REE-lee-ən /ɔˈri.li.ən/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aurelian a boy or girl name?

Aurelian is a boy's name; Aurelia is the feminine.

How popular is Aurelian?

Aurelian is a rare name in the U.S.