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Julian

"Youthful, downy-bearded, sky father"

Ranked #30 for boys

About the Name Julian

Meaning

Youthful, downy-bearded, sky father

Origin

Latin

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#30

Girl Rank

#6481

Julian is a boy name of Latin origin. The name means "Youthful, downy-bearded, sky father" and Currently ranked #30 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

#4916
1950
#4961
1960
#6958
1970
#13411
1980
#28338
1990
#61109
2000
#79875
2010
#37127
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Julian

  • JA Julian Assange
  • JL Julian Lennon

Names Similar to Julian

James

Boy

Supplanter. Derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, symbolizing one who follows or takes the place of another.

Joshua

Boy

God is salvation. Expresses faith in divine deliverance.

Joel

Boy

God is Yahweh or the Lord is God

Jonah

Boy

Dove, peaceful being

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Julian sits at #30 for boys with Latin roots meaning 'youthful' and 'sky father.' Explore its history, famous bearers, and why it belongs on your list.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
J
Origin
Latin

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