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Julian
Meaning: from the Roman family name Julius · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From the Latin Julianus. Julian of Norwich was a celebrated medieval mystic.
Famous people named Julian
- Julian Lennon (musician)
Nicknames
Jules, Jay
Variants & related names
Julien, Julián, Giuliano
Julian name art
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FAQ
What does the name Julian mean?
Julian means “from the Roman family name Julius”. It comes from Latin.
Is Julian a popular name?
Yes — Julian has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Julian?
Jules, Jay.
What are other forms of Julian?
Julien, Julián, Giuliano.
Similar names
Max · Felix · Patrick · Paul · Emiliano · Lorenzo
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.