Julian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Julian Name at a Glance

Name	Julian
Meaning	Youthful. Jove's child. From Latin 'Julianus'. Form of Julius and family clan name of several powerful Roman emperors. In the Middle Ages, the name Julian was used for children of either gender, but is now used as a boy's name.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Julian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Julian means “Youthful. Jove's child. From Latin 'Julianus'. Form of Julius and family clan name of several powerful Roman emperors. In the Middle Ages, the name Julian was used for children of either gender, but is now used as a boy's name”. 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 Latin origin. Browse more Latin 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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