Julian vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Julian Rank #30

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30 for Julian.

Is Julian or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Julian at #30 in the United States.

What do Julian and James mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Julian and James boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.