Emmily 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

Emmily Rank #6,670
Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #6670 for Emmily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmily ___

  • Emmily Grace
  • Emmily Rose
  • Emmily Jane
  • Emmily Anne
  • Emmily Claire
  • Emmily Kate

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 Emmily

Charlotte Olivia Sophie Henry William

If you choose Julian

Sebastian Sophia Adrian Vivienne Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmily or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Emmily at #6670 in the United States.

What do Emmily and Julian mean?

Emmily means "rival, striving to excel" (Latin origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Emmily and Julian boy or girl names?

Emmily is primarily a girl name. Julian is primarily a boy name.

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