Julian vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Julian Rank #30

River Rank #112

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #112 for River.

Is Julian or River more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Julian and River mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Julian and River boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.