Andrew vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
7,368
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Juli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #68 for Andrew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrew ___

  • Andrew James
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Andrew William
  • Andrew Michael
  • Andrew Joseph
  • Andrew David

Julian ___

  • Julian James
  • Julian Alexander
  • Julian Michael
  • Julian Thomas
  • Julian Charles
  • Julian Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrew

Katherine Elizabeth Thomas Philip Charlotte

If you choose Julian

Sebastian Sophia Adrian Vivienne Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Julian mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Andrew and Julian boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.

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