Julian

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Boy

Average rank #201 across 6 of 7 countries

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).

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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