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The baby name Aurelian is a Boy name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced aw-REE-lee-ən.

Aurelian is English, Latin in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4
Origin: English, Latin
Pronunciation: aw-REE-lee-ən

What is the meaning of the name Aurelian ?

The baby name Aurelian is a boy name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced aw-REE-lee-ən.

Aurelian is English, Latin in Origin.

Aurelian is the English form of Latin Aurelianus, a Roman cognomen built with the adjectival suffix -ianus from Aurelius, the nomen of the gens Aurelia. Aurelius is linked to Latin aureus, golden, from aurum, gold; in strict morphology Aurelianus signifies belonging to Aurelius or the Aurelian family, with golden as its underlying sense.

The name is anchored by Emperor Aurelian, ruler of Rome from 270 to 275, whose restored frontiers earned later historians’ title Restitutor Orbis. Ecclesiastical use includes Aurelian of Arles, a sixth-century bishop. French Aurélien became the main vernacular form in France, while Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese Aureliano and Romanian Aurelian preserve the Latin pattern. English use has been rare, though recent interest in Roman names has given Aurelian modest visibility.

Aurelian has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Aurelian

Aurelian Politician · Born 214 · Ancient Rome Aurelian was a Roman Emperor known for restoring the Empire's eastern provinces after defeating the Palmyrene Empire. He also strengthened the Empire's defenses and introduced the worship of Sol Invictus as a major cult. His reign marked a significant turning point in the Crisis of the Third Century.

Aurelian – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
CY Boys 0 #127 5 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #133 5 1,769
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
AL Boys 0 #298 6 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
France Boys 2010 #409 5 2,828
Austria Boys 0 #430 13 2,180
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
Spain Boys 0 #795 136 5,610
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #863 30 7,044
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #930 23 5,697
NL Boys 0 #941 11 5,873
IT Boys 0 #1,028 453 10,046
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619

Aurelian is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
France
United States
AE
AL

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People also ask about Aurelian

Aurelian is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Aurelian is a 4 syllable name, pronounced aw-REE-lee-ən.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aurelianus, Aurélien, Aurelien, Aureliano, Aurelijan and Aurelius.
Yes — Aurelian ranked #133 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Aurelian ranks highest in Switzerland (#133 in 2024).
Yes — 1 notable people named Aurelian are in our database, including Aurelian (Politician).