Jonathan vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Jonathan Rank #83

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Julian mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Jonathan and Julian boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.