Julian

Meaning of Julian

Julian means "youthful" or "belonging to Julius." It comes from the Roman family name Julius.

Julian has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Julian

Julian is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #25 in 2025 from #87 in 2000.

Notable people named Julian

• Julian McMahon
  Australian-American actor
• Julianne Moore
  American actress
• Julian Castro
  Former U.S. HUD Secretary
• Julian Edelman
  Former NFL wide receiver
• Julian Schnabel
  American painter and director

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Questions about the name Julian

What does the name Julian mean?

Julian means julian means "youthful" or "belonging to julius." it comes from the roman family name julius, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Julian a boy's or a girl's name?

Julian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Julian?

In 2025, Julian ranked #25 for boys, up from #30 the year before.

When was Julian most popular?

Julian peaked at #25 in 2025.