What does the name Julian mean?

The name Julian means "From a Roman name; downy".

What is the origin of the name Julian?

Julian is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 7,368 babies were named Julian in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Julian is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 7,368 →

All-Time Total: 255,540

Peak Year: 2017

Julian is derived from the Latin name Julianus, which is a form of the Roman family name Julius. It means "youthful" or "downy-bearded."

Julian Assange - Founder of WikiLeaks, journalist, activist.
Julian Edelman - NFL wide receiver, Super Bowl MVP.
Julian Casablancas - Lead singer of The Strokes band.
Julian McMahon - Actor in "Nip/Tuck" and "Charmed."
Julian Green - Professional soccer player for Greuther Fürth.
Julian Schnabel - Artist, filmmaker, director of "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly."
Julian Glover - Actor in "Game of Thrones," "Indiana Jones."
Julian Morris - Actor in "Pretty Little Liars," "Once Upon a Time."
Julian Draxler - German professional soccer player.
Julian Clary - Comedian, actor, TV presenter.

Boy names closely related to Julian

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Girl names closely related to Julian

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Names with similar meaning to Julian

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Births per year in the United States

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