Julian: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Julian
Origin of the name Julian:
From the Latin Julianus, which is a derivative of Julius, and old Roman family name thought to be derived from Iulus (the first down on the chin, downy-bearded). Because a person just beginning to develop facial hair is young, “youth” became an accepted meaning of the name.
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The name Julian is really popular in Austria- #10 boy name.
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I have a nephew named Julian (12) who lives with my husband and I after his father (my older brother) was killed in a car accident a few years ago. He's like my own son and I love him with all my heart. His middle name is Mitchell.
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Ian, Jules, Julie, Jule, Jude
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Julian Edelman, American football player
Julian Vandervelde, American football player
Julian Schnabel, American artist
Julian Mandrake, American guitarist
Julian Adams, American actor
Julian Dorio, American musician
Julian Casablancas, American musician
Julian Hawthorne, American writer and journalist
Julian Castro, American politician.- Julian in song, story & screen: | Edit
The Beatles' song "Hey Jude" was supposedly written for John Lennon's son, Julian. It was originally written as "Hey Jules" but when it came time to record it, Paul McCartney decided that was too personal and changed the name to Jude.
Julian is the main character in a series of children's books by Ann Cameron (the first title of which is "Stories Julian Tells").
Julian Baker is a character on the CW show, One Tree Hill.
Julian Blackwood, from Shirley Jackson's "We Have Always Lived in the Castle".
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Name Lists Featuring Julian
- Swedish Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Sweden
- Norwegian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Norway
- Austrian Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Austria
- Chilean Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Chile
- Dutch Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in The Netherlands
- Swiss Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Switzerland (German)
Global Popularity of the Name Julian
- #10 in Austria
- #13 in Germany
- #18 in Netherlands
- #37 in Norway
- #61 in United States
- #98 in Australia (Victoria)
- #106 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #151 in Canada (Alberta)
- #168 in Canada (Quebec)
