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At a Glance: Name: Aurelius – Meaning: golden one – Origin: Latin – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: aw-REE-lee-əs
Aurelius is a Latin name meaning "golden one." It's a distinguished, old-sounding choice that still turns up on U.S. birth certificates today, though it's far from a household staple.
Meaning & Origin of Aurelius
Meaning: Golden one.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aurelius
Phonetic: aw-REE-lee-əs IPA: /ɔːˈriːliəs/
Popularity of Aurelius
Aurelius ranked #1118 in 2024, with 190 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest rank on record, which covers 1913 through 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Aurelius mean?
Golden one. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aurelius)
How do you pronounce Aurelius?
Aurelius is pronounced aw-REE-lee-əs (IPA: /ɔːˈriːliəs/).
Is Aurelius a popular name right now?
Aurelius is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1118 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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