Julius or Julian?

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SharpGoldWriter · 08/06/2026 16:49

Sort of a follow-up to my post yesterday…My husband always loved Julian and I preferred Julius. I’m due in a couple of weeks so revisiting our short list and now I like both, though they feel quite different to me. Do they paint very different images? Which is better? So hard to decide!

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oliviaAustin · 08/06/2026 17:34

I like both. Julian marginally more.

namechange6766333545544 · 08/06/2026 17:28

Julian. Probably because I have an ex called Julius who is a bit of a sleaze.

Calliopespa · 08/06/2026 17:26

Julius sounds stronger but some people will get rubbed up the wrong way by it.

Julian will dodge annoying people. They may think a bit posh and wet but they won't think posh, arrogant and annoying.

I prefer Julius but I do think it's a risk. I'd name myself that but not a child...

Bellybellas · 08/06/2026 17:15

Julian is a great classic solid name! It’s also easier to say than Julius imo.

FoxHedgehogBadger · 08/06/2026 17:13

To add in answer to your question -
They do give me different images.
Julias - European, romantic
Julian - classic, strong

Side point but both remind me of Christmas because my grandparents were Nordic and celebrated Jul (Christmas). Though I’d use Julian at any time of year.

FoxHedgehogBadger · 08/06/2026 17:08

I adore the name Julian, one of my favourite boys names! My great-grandfather was named Julian and my grandmother named Juliana after him. Top choice from me.

GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 08/06/2026 17:00

I don’t like either…

SilverPink · 08/06/2026 16:59

Julian is dated. Julius just makes me think of Julius Caesar so it’s ok if you like Roman history.

midlifeattheoasis · 08/06/2026 16:57

Both are awful names and quite dated in my opinion

HugoThatway · 08/06/2026 16:52

Julius. Julian sounds wet.

Holdonforsummer · 08/06/2026 16:50

Sorry but I hate both. They are so….smug.

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