Julian
JOO-shul
Average rank #201 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?
馃彺鬆仹鬆仮鬆仴鬆伄鬆仹鬆伩 England & Wales
#314
in 2025
馃彺鬆仹鬆仮鬆伋鬆仯鬆伌鬆伩 Scotland
#178
in 2025
馃嚠馃嚜 Ireland
#348
in 2025
馃嚭馃嚫 USA
#25
in 2025
馃嚚馃嚘 Canada
#116
in 2024
馃嚦馃嚳 New Zealand
#226
in 2025
Not in top rankings for: 馃嚘馃嚭 Australia
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