Gulian

The first name Gulian is considered an American form of Giulian, which is a variant of the name Julian. This derives from the Roman surname Julianus and has its origins in the ancient Roman family name Julius.

What does the name Gulian mean?

The first name Gulian is regarded as an American variant of Giulian, another form of the name Julian. It traces back to the Roman surname Julianus and has its roots in the ancient Roman family name Julius. Figuratively, it means 'one from the Julii' or 'dedicated to Jupiter'. The roots are found in the Latin terms Iūlius, meaning 'a Roman gentile name', and Iovilius, meaning 'dedicated to Jupiter'. Additionally, the name is believed to be associated with the ancient Greek Íoulos (ἴουλος) meaning 'hairy', 'bearded', and 'downy-bearded', which could lead to the meanings 'the Bearded' or 'the Downy Beard'. In ancient Rome, the Iulier, or Julii, were part of a significant Roman patrician family. According to legend, their ancestor Iulus is considered one of the sons of Aeneas, who is regarded as the Trojan ancestor of the Romans. The name gained particular prominence through the veneration of Gaius Julius Caesar. Other variants include Giuliano and Gilian.

Where does the name Gulian come from?

The name Gulian has Latin and Roman roots and means 'one from the Julii'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Gulian?

Gulian is pronounced as 'Guli-an'.

When is the name day of Gulian?

Gulian celebrates his name day on January 9, February 9, April 12, and August 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Gulian is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 3,918th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2012 at 3,479th. Over the last ten years, Gulian has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.

Famous people

• Gulian C. Verplanck (American lawyer, politician, and writer)