Julian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Julian Name at a Glance

Name	Julian
Meaning	Jove's child. Form of Julius and family clan name of several powerful Roman emperors. Biblical Roman centurion Julius saved Paul's life during a hazardous voyage.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Julian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Julian means “Jove's child. Form of Julius and family clan name of several powerful Roman emperors. Biblical Roman centurion Julius saved Paul's life during a hazardous voyage”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Julian Name Origin

Our database records Julian under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Julian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Julian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Julian

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