Julian
JOO-shul
Average rank #196 across 6 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English, Polish, German
From the Roman name Iulianus, which was derived from Julius. This was the name of the last pagan Roman emperor, Julian the Apostate (4th century). It was also borne by several early saints, including the legendary Saint Julian the Hospitaller. This name has been used in England since the Middle Ages, at which time it was also a feminine name (from Juliana, eventually becoming Gillian).
Popularity
How popular is Julian?
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England & Wales
#280
in 2024
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Scotland
#178
in 2025
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland
#348
in 2025
๐บ๐ธ USA
#25
in 2025
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
#116
in 2024
๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand
#226
in 2025
Not in top rankings for: ๐ฆ๐บ Australia
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