Julian vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

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Julian Rank #30

Lucian Rank #486

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #486 for Lucian.

Is Julian or Lucian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Lucian at #486 in the United States.

What do Julian and Lucian mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Julian and Lucian boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.