Julien

Boy's name

Julien is a French form of the name Julian, which is derived from the Latin name Iulianus, meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded."

Meaning From a Roman name; downy
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 381
Peak year 2009

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Notable Namesakes

  • Julien Baker - Singer-songwriter known for emotional indie music.
  • Julien Davenport - NFL offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts.
  • Julien Green - French-American writer known for novels and plays.
  • Julien Kang - South Korean actor and model.
  • Julien Laurens - French football journalist and television presenter.
  • Julien Macdonald - Welsh fashion designer and television personality.
  • Julien Temple - British film director known for music documentaries.
  • Julien Tornare - CEO of luxury watch brand Zenith.
  • Julien Vauclair - Swiss ice hockey player.
  • Julien Verley - French artist known for abstract paintings.

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