Julen

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Julen Pronunciation

Julen is pronounced HOO-len /ˈhu.lɛn/Medium

Meaning: Basque form of Julian — from Latin Julianus, 'of the Julii family; youthful, downy-bearded'Medium

In 30 seconds: Youthful: Julen is the Basque Julian — 'youthful, of the Julii'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'HOO-len').

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Origin MediumLatin, Basque

MeaningBasque form of Julian — from Latin Julianus, 'of the Julii family; youthful, downy-bearded'

U.S. rank (2024)#5130 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 338

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Julen is the Basque form of Julian — from Latin Julianus, 'of the Julii family; youthful, downy-bearded' (St Julian). A crisp, modern, hugely popular name across the Basque Country and Spain (the J is said 'H', so 'HOO-len').

In the U.S. it appears in Basque/Spanish families. Rare, youthful at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Julian means 'of the Julii family; youthful' (Latin Julianus) — Julen is its crisp Basque form (popular across the Basque Country; the J is said as H).

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Julen — Basque form

Variations

JulianJuliánXulen

Nicknames

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If you like Julen…

Julian— the root name

Julien— the French form

Julio— the Spanish Julius

Iker— a fellow Basque boys' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Julen?

Julen is pronounced HOO-len (/ˈhu.lɛn/). Press play above to hear Julen said aloud.

How do you say Julen?

Julen is said HOO-len (/ˈhu.lɛn/). Press play above to hear Julen said aloud.

What does the name Julen mean?

Julen is the Basque Julian — Latin 'of the Julii family; youthful'.

Is Julen a boy or girl name?

Julen is a boy's name.

How popular is Julen?

Julen is a rare name in the U.S.