Julian
Latin boy's name meaning “youthful”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- youthful
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #33
- Born in 2023
- 7,091
- Peak year
- 2024 (#30)
Meaning & origin
Julian comes from the Roman Julianus, from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Several saints and emperors bore it.
Is Julian a Latin name?
Yes — Julian is a Latin name meaning "youthful". Julian comes from the Roman Julianus, from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Several saints and emperors bore it. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Julian ranked #33 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,091 US boys were given the name Julian.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #30 in 2024
“Unranked” means Julian was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with J.
How to spell Julian
Julian is spelled J-U-L-I-A-N — 6 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Julius.
Variants
Julius
Nicknames
Jules
Julian: frequently asked questions
What does the name Julian mean?
Julian is a Latin name meaning "youthful". Julian comes from the Roman Julianus, from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Several saints and emperors bore it.
Where does the name Julian come from?
Julian is of Latin origin. Julian comes from the Roman Julianus, from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Several saints and emperors bore it.
Is Julian a boy or a girl name?
Julian is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Julian?
In 2023, 7,091 US boys were given the name Julian.
Is Julian a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Julian ranked #33 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Julian?
Common nicknames for Julian include Jules.
How do you spell Julian?
Julian is spelled J-U-L-I-A-N. Related spellings include Julius.
How common is the name Julian?
In 2023, 7,091 US boys were given the name Julian. In the latest US data, Julian ranked #33 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Julian a Latin name?
Yes — Julian is a Latin name meaning "youthful". Julian comes from the Roman Julianus, from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Several saints and emperors bore it. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Julian mean in Latin?
In Latin, Julian means "youthful". Julian comes from the Roman Julianus, from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Several saints and emperors bore it.
Is Julian a Roman name?
Julian is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "youthful".