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Giulian

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Pronounced joo-lee-AHN /ˌdʒu.liˈɑn/Medium

Meaning: An Italian-style form of Julian — from the Roman Julius, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'descended from Jupiter'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Youthful; of Jupiter: Giulian forms Julian — 'youthful'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'joo-lee-AHN').

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Origin LowLatin, Italian

MeaningAn Italian-style form of Julian — from the Roman Julius, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'descended from Jupiter'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#11130 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Giulian is an Italian-style form of Julian — from the Roman family name Julius, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'descended from Jupiter' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'joo-lee-AHN'; nickname Giulio).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare in this spelling, youthful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Julian comes from the Roman Julius, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'descended from Jupiter' — Giulian is an Italian-style form, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'joo-lee-AHN').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Julian — routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

Giuli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Giulian mean?

Giulian is an Italian form of Julian — Latin, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'of Jupiter'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Giulian?

It's said joo-lee-AHN /ˌdʒu.liˈɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Giulian a boy or girl name?

Giulian is a boy's name.

How popular is Giulian?

Giulian is a rare name in the U.S.