Julien is a boy's name of French origin meaning “Youthful, young at heart; Latin origin from Julius meaning "downy-bearded".” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Jules. As of 2023, Julien ranks #635 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #585 in 2020.
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JOO-lee-en
Phonetic spelling
Currently #635 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Julien means “Youthful, young at heart; Latin origin from Julius meaning "downy-bearded".” It is a boy's name of French origin.
Julien is pronounced JOO-lee-en.
Julien is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Julien currently ranks #635 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Julien include Jules.
Middle names that pair well with Julien include Julien James, Julien Alexander, Julien William, Julien Thomas.
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