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Aurelien

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-RAY-lee-en /oʊˈreɪ.li.ɛn/Medium

Meaning: Aurelien is the French form of Aurelian (Latin Aurelianus), from aureus ('golden'). It carries a warm, golden sense and a refined French flavor.Low

In 30 seconds: A golden French name: Aurelien is the form of Aurelian, from Latin 'aureus' (golden) (said 'oh-RAY-lee-en'). Refined and warm.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningAurelien is the French form of Aurelian (Latin Aurelianus), from aureus ('golden'). It carries a warm, golden sense and a refined French flavor.
U.S. rank (2024)#12489 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120172024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aurelien is the French version of Aurelian (Latin Aurelianus), from aureus ('golden'). It carries a sense of warmth and light, and a polished French flavor. Elegant and rooted (said 'oh-RAY-lee-en').

As spelled here it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, French, and refined.

Did you know? Aurelien is the French form of Aurelian, from the Latin aureus ('golden') — a name with a warm, luminous sense and a refined French air (said 'oh-RAY-lee-en').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Aurelien — French form of Aurelian; Latin 'aureus' (golden)

Variations

AurelianAurelioAurelio

Nicknames

AureReli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aurelien mean?

Aurelien is the French form of Aurelian, from the Latin aureus ('golden').

How do you pronounce Aurelien?

It's said oh-RAY-lee-en /oʊˈreɪ.li.ɛn/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aurelien a boy or girl name?

Aurelien is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Aurelien?

Aurelien is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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