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Julius vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Killian mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Julius and Killian boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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