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Aurelius

/ aw-REEL-ee-us /
Boy latin 4 syllables
Meaning
Aurelius means golden (latin).
Gender
Boy
Origin
latin
Pronunciation
aw-REEL-ee-us
Popularity
#991 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Aurelius in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Aurelius first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2025, when 230 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Aurelius popular?

Rising Aurelius has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Aurelius, by decade
2020s 876
2010s 454
2000s 164
1990s 27
1980s 35
1970s 43
1960s 23
1950s 5
1940s 13
1930s 20
1920s 59
1910s 45

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Aurelius mean?

Roman family name from Latin 'aureus' ('golden'), ultimately from 'aurum' (gold). Borne by the emperor Marcus Aurelius; a literal 'golden' meaning.

Names like Aurelius

latin names with a similar feel and popularity.

Boy
Amadeus
ah-muh-DAY-us
Love of God · latin
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Florian
FLOR-ee-an
Flower, flowering · latin
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Ignatius
ig-NAY-shəs
Fiery · latin
 Boy
Regis
REE-jis
of the king, royal · latin
 Boy
Aurelio
ow-REH-lee-oh
golden · latin
 Boy
Maximilian
mak-suh-MIL-ee-un
Greatest · Latin
 Boy
Rex
reks
king · latin
 Boy
Maurice
MOR-iss
dark-skinned, Moorish · latin

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Names that pair well with Aurelius

Popular latin names for a sibling or a middle name.

Boy
Mark
MARK
Of Mars · Latin
 Girl
Amanda
uh-MAN-duh
Worthy of love · latin
 Girl
Emily
EM-uh-lee
Rival; eager · Latin
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Olivia
oh-LIV-ee-uh
Olive tree · Latin
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Ava
AY-vuh
Of debated origin; often “life” or “bird” · Latin
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Oliver
OL-iv-er
Olive tree · Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aurelius mean?

Aurelius means golden. Roman family name from Latin 'aureus' ('golden'), ultimately from 'aurum' (gold). Borne by the emperor Marcus Aurelius; a literal 'golden' meaning.

What is the origin of the name Aurelius?

Aurelius is of latin origin.

How do you pronounce Aurelius?

Aurelius is pronounced “aw-REEL-ee-us.”

Is Aurelius a boy or a girl name?

Aurelius is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Aurelius a popular name right now?

Aurelius has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Aurelius?

In 2025, Aurelius ranked #991 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Aurelius most popular?

Aurelius was most popular in 2025, when about 230 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Aurelius?

Names similar to Aurelius include Amadeus, Florian, Ignatius, Regis, Aurelio.

What names go well with Aurelius?

latin names that pair well with Aurelius include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.