Julian \j(u)-lian\ as a boy's name is pronounced JOO-lee-en. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Julian is "Jove's child". Variant of Julius, the family clan name of several of the most powerful Roman emperors. First used in the 18th century. Julien is the French form popular in France. See also Giuliano. Musician Julian Lennon; activist Julian Bond.

Julian has 8 variant forms: Jolyon, Jules, Juliano, Julianus, Julien, Julio, Julius and Julyan.

Baby names that sound like Julian are Elian, Jalin, Gilian and Jalan.