At a Glance
- Origin
- Latin (Roman family name, gens Aelia, root disputed)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EE-lee-us
Aelius is a Latin (Roman family name, gens Aelia, root disputed) boy's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Aelius
Origin: Latin (Roman family name, gens Aelia, root disputed).
A common claim: "Of the sun" or "sun-worshipper" Actually: The "sun" meaning traces to an old folk association with Greek hēlios rather than a confirmed derivation; the actual source of the Roman name Aelius is uncertain.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aelius
EE-lee-usIPA /ˈiː.li.əs/
Popularity of Aelius
Aelius 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 Aelius
Similar Names
Thierry · Caelum · Caspian · Soren · Rúairí · Aten
