Iulian

Iulian is a masculine given name used primarily in Romanian-speaking regions. It is the Romanian form of the Latin name Iulius, which later gave rise to the form Julian in English and Julius in other languages. The name has a long-standing presence in Romanian culture and remains in use in modern times.

In Romania and Moldova, Iulian is a common given name for boys. Its Latin origin ties it to the historic Iulia/Iulius lineage, and Christian usage of Julian as a saint’s name contributed to its spread across Europe. The spelling Iulian distinguishes it from its feminine Romanian equivalents and from variants used in other languages.

Related names in other languages include Julian and Julius, which share the same root. The Romanian form Iulian is one of several language-specific adaptations of the original Latin name.

Notable bearers of the name appear across Romanian and Moldovan public life, including figures in sports, academia, and the arts. As with many traditional names, its popularity has fluctuated over time but it remains a recognizable Romanian given name.