What impressions do you have of the baby name Julius?

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(Me again! We're really struggling with this upcoming baby's name! Thanks in advance!)
What does the name Julius bring to mind? We prefer it to Julian as it's less common and feels a bit stronger to me.

I also like Jolyon, if you’re looking for something more unusual.

I do like classical names as I studied Classics. However, I think Julius sounds like Boris Johnson’s successor and for that reason I favour Julian. Either way, he’ll he called Jules.

both lovely names. I like Julius or Julian. I have not heard of, or taught one, in years so I don't think popularity should be a concern.

Agree!!

I believe it's more common in certain cultures like Caribbean and African-American. That's the vibe I get from it. It's not a name that's particularly common among white British people - they tended to favour Julian instead.

That said, it's not like I would be absolutely shocked to meet a white British Julius or something. It's a fine name, just uncommon.

Ha that was the first thing I thought of… Arnie! 😆