Baby Names Julian Name Meaning By Shannon Day Shannon Day Shannon Day is a freelance writer specializing in parenting, lifestyle, and women's humor. She has been published in several online parenting and lifestyle sites as well as in print. Shannon is also the co-author of Martinis & Motherhood: Tales of Wonder, Woe & WTF?! Learn about our editorial process Published on November 04, 2021 Fact checked Verywell Family content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. Learn more. by Aaron Johnson Fact checked by Aaron Johnson Aaron Johnson is a fact checker and expert on qualitative research design and methodology. Learn about our editorial process Print Jessica Peterson / Getty Images What Does Julian Mean? The name Julian has both Latin and Greek roots and is derivative of the name Julianus. Julian is most often used as a boy's name. Its female variants are Julianne, Julia, and Julianna. If you are looking to add some French flair, try spelling Julian with an 'e.' Julian means "downy" and “youthful." The name Julian has both ancient ties and present-day appeal. It is also on-trend though not yet overdone. The name suits a variety of personalities, too. Your Julian might be a gentle poet or a clever scientist, a talented musician, or a well-rounded athlete. The options really are as endless as this name is versatile. Origin: Greek/LatinGender: Julian is most often used as a boy's name.Pronunciation: Jool-ee-in Although many baby names are separated by gender, Verywell Family believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best. How Popular is the Name Julian? Julian has been a slow and steady boys' name in the U.S. for over a century. In 1900 it was in 226th place on the charts. Ever since then, it has remained in the top 1000 names. In fact, the lowest it has ever fallen was 366th place in 1962. In 1963, Julian Lennon was born and from that year onwards, the name made a gradual climb up the charts. Julian landed in the top 100 in 2000 when it reached 87th place. It has remained in the top 100 ever since with its most popular year being 2019 when it sat at 31st place. Name Variations There are some variations of the name Julian, including: Jolyon (Latin)Juliano (Greek)Julien (French)Julius (French)Julio (Greek)Julyan (Greek) Similar Names Here are some names similar to Julian: ElliotGideonHaydenJuliasPhineasJaydenJudeSebastien Other English names to consider: ActonAlvinBlakeBraxtonCameronEdwardEllisGraysonHarryLandonOscarParkerPreston Other names that start with J: JacobJamieJannJaredJasperJaxonJeddJeremyJoelJonahJonathonJordanJosiahJudd Suggested Sibling Names Potential sibling names for baby Julian could be: ArchieAylaBrynnCateCadenEvelynJakeKiraLeahMaeveNickOwenPoppyPaxtonRubyVioletZeke Famous People Named Julian Here’s a list of famous people who are also named Julian: Julian Assange, an Australian entrepreneur and founder of WikiLeaksJulian Casablancas, the lead singer of The StrokesJulian Edelman, an American professional football playerJulian Lennon, an English singer, songwriter, photographer, filmmaker, author, and philanthropist and the son of John LennonJulian McMahon, an Australian-American actor, model, and son of a former Prime Minister of AustraliaJulian Morris, an English actor Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Names for Boys 100 Latin Baby Names 100 Greek Baby Names Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get diet and wellness tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit 2 Sources Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Hanks P, Hardcastle K, Hodges F. A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press; 2016. Social Security Administration. Get Ready for Baby: Popularity of a Name.