Julian vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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12 High Risk

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Julian Rank #30

Arthur Rank #105

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Julian or Arthur more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Julian and Arthur mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Julian and Arthur boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.