Julian vs Luis

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

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Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Julian Rank #30
Luis Rank #130

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #130 for Luis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julian ___

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

Luis ___

  • Luis Miguel
  • Luis Antonio
  • Luis Carlos
  • Luis Fernando
  • Luis Eduardo
  • Luis Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Julian

Sebastian Sophia Adrian Vivienne Felix

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julian or Luis more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Luis at #130 in the United States.

What do Julian and Luis mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Julian and Luis boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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