Julyan

Julyan is an English given name representing a medieval spelling variant of Julian, which derives from the Latin Iulianus, itself based on the Roman family name Iulius. The root of Iulius is uncertain, though it is often connected to the Greek word ioulos, meaning downy-bearded, or possibly to Jupiter through an earlier form. The name gained wide use in Christian Europe through saints and early church figures, most notably Pope Julius I. Related forms include Julian, Julien, and Julio.