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The name Julien is a girl's name meaning "youthful, downy-bearded, or sky father".

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Although Julien is traditionally the male French form of Julian, musician Julien Baker has taken this variation of the name to the female side of the ledger. Julien is derived from the Ancient Roman Julius which is in turn related to the God name Jupiter or Jove, The most popular forms of the name in modern times have been Julia and Julian, but many variations for both genders, including Juliet, Julianne, and Julius, have become more visible too.

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The name Julien peaked for girls at #7070 in 2023. Julien is also used for boys, ranking #709 in 2025.

The name Julien is a boy's name of French origin meaning "youthful, downy-bearded, or sky father".

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Julien is the handsome French form of Julian, which derives from Julius, a Roman family name. Its origin is shrouded in history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis, meaning "youthfu"; Greek ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded"; or Jovis, a form of Jupiter, which means "sky father".
 
King Julien is the lemur from animated movie series, Madagascar, while Youtuber and streamer Julien Solomita is a notable bearer.

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The name Julien is currently ranked #709 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #533 in 2009. The name is most popular in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine. Julien is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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