At a Glance
- Origin
- Latin (Roman name, Aelius)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EE-lee-un
Aelian is a Latin (Roman name, Aelius) boy's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Rare Baby Names for Boys You’ll Absolutely Love 2026.
Meaning & Origin of Aelian
Origin: Latin (Roman name, Aelius).
A common claim: Aelian/Aelius is said to mean 'of the sun' Actually: This links Aelius to the Greek word for sun (helios), but that connection is an old, unproven folk etymology -- most scholars consider the true root unknown, possibly Sabine or Oscan.
How to Pronounce Aelian
EE-lee-unIPA /ˈiː.li.ən/
Popularity of Aelian
Aelian doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Aelian
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