Julian vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Julian Rank #30

John Rank #21

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

Is Julian or John more popular?

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

What do Julian and John mean?

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

Are Julian and John boy or girl names?

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