John vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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John Rank #21

Julian Rank #30

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #30 for Julian.

Is John or Julian more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Julian at #30 in the United States.

What do John and Julian mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are John and Julian boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.