Brian vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Roman European American Scandinavian

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Brian Rank #301

Julius Rank #390

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #390 for Julius.

Is Brian or Julius more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Brian and Julius mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Brian and Julius boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.