Aurelien

More traditionally spelled as Aurélien, this is the elegant French form of the golden Aurelius. Ultimately derived from aureus meaning "gold, gilded", this form is in the French Top 500, albeit near the latter end. Hugely popular in the 80s and 90s, ranking at #26 in 1986, it has now declined, with Aurèle slightly preferred.

Given to just 10 boys in the US in a recent year, it lags behind Aurelio and Aurelius — both of which feature in the Top 1000.

Footballer Aurélien Tchouaméni is a notable bearer.

Pronounced or-ay-LYEN.

As of October 2026, Aurelien ranked #7730 in US births in 2025 SSA.