Lukian

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOO-kee-an /ˈlu.ki.ən/Medium

Meaning: A Greek/Slavic form of Lucian/Lukianos — from Latin lux, 'light'Low

In 30 seconds: Light; of the light: Lukian is a form of Lucian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'LOO-kee-an').

Origin LowLatin, Greek

MeaningA Greek/Slavic form of Lucian/Lukianos — from Latin lux, 'light'

U.S. rank (2024)#7516 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lukian is a Greek/Slavic form of Lucian/Lukianos — from Latin lux, 'light'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'LOO-kee-an'; nickname Luke).

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Greek families. Rare, of-the-light at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lucian comes from Latin lux, 'light' — Lukian is a Greek/Slavic form, lyrical and classic (said 'LOO-kee-an').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Lucian — Latin etymology

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Luke

Lucian— the standard form

Lucien— the French form

Luca— a sound-neighbor Luc- boys' name

Avian— a similarly popular pick

Demian— another Greek name

By meaningLight

What does the name Lukian mean?

Lukian is a Greek/Slavic form of Lucian — Latin 'light'.

How do you pronounce Lukian?

It's said LOO-kee-an /ˈlu.ki.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lukian a boy or girl name?

Lukian is a boy's name.

How popular is Lukian?

Lukian is a rare name in the U.S.