Julien
Meaning of Julien
Julien is the French cousin of the ancient Roman name Julian, born from the Latin Julius and carrying the breezy meaning “youthful” or “soft-haired.” Picture it: a name that once rode beside Julius Caesar, later welcomed pilgrims with Saint Julian, and now zips through modern playgrounds with a soccer ball under one arm and a sketchbook in the other. Its zhoo-LYAN lilt feels like a quick accordion riff—effortlessly chic yet easy on English ears. Parents choose Julien when they want a son’s name that can pass for a poet in Paris, a tech whiz in Texas, and a global citizen everywhere in between. In short, Julien wraps timeless history, easy charm, and a wink of adventure into six stylish letters.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as zhoo-LYAN (/ʒy.ljɛ̃/)
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Notable People Named Julien
| Julien Rose Baker is an acclaimed American indie rock singer-songwriter known for her moody, confessional music and three Grammy wins with Boygenius. |
| Julien Benneteau is a French retired tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of 25 and was a runner-up in 10 ATP tournaments. |
| Julien Green was an American writer based in France, known for his prolific French works and revealing posthumous journals. |
| Julien de Lallande Poydras was a French American leader who championed Louisiana's statehood and helped draft its first constitution. |
| Julien Clerc, born Paul-Alain Auguste Leclerc, is a French singer-songwriter. |
| Julien Doré is a French singer-songwriter and actor. |
| Julien Boisselier is a French actor. |
| Jean Julien, known as Julien of Toulouse, was a deputy in the National Convention during the French Revolution. |
| Julien Rassam was a French actor. |
| Julien Torma was a French writer, playwright, and poet involved in the Dadaist movement. |
| Julien Le Roy was a leading 18th-century Parisian clockmaker and watchmaker. |
| Julien Peridier - Julien Péridier was a French electrical engineer and amateur astronomer who founded a private observatory, earned the Legion of Honour, and his instruments now support astronomy education at the University of Texas. |
| Julien Boutter is a French former professional male tennis player. |
| Julien Stassen is a Belgian former professional road cyclist who raced from 2012 to 2018 for the Idemasport–Biowanze and WB Aqua Protect Veranclassic teams. |
