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The baby name Giuliano is a Male name , 34 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒuˈljaːno/ (IPA, Italian); joo-LYAH-no (respelling, Italian) / joo-LEE-AH-no (anglicized).

Giuliano is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 34.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: /dʒuˈljaːno/ (IPA, Italian); joo-LYAH-no (respelling, Italian) / joo-LEE-AH-no (anglicized)

What is the meaning of the name Giuliano ?

The baby name Giuliano is a Male name , 34 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒuˈljaːno/ (IPA, Italian); joo-LYAH-no (respelling, Italian) / joo-LEE-AH-no (anglicized).

Giuliano is Italian in Origin.

Giuliano is the Italian form of Julian, from Latin Iulianus, a cognomen meaning “belonging to the gens Iulia.” The underlying Julius (Iulius) is variously explained as related to Iovis “Jupiter,” or to Greek ioulos “soft, downy hair,” which yields the familiar sense “youthful” or “downy‑bearded.”

Used in Italy since late antiquity via several saints named Giuliano - especially San Giuliano l’Ospitaliere - it flourished in the Renaissance, borne by Giuliano de’ Medici (both the Pazzi‑slain brother of Lorenzo and the later Duke of Nemours), the architect Giuliano da Sangallo, and by Pope Julius II, born Giuliano della Rovere. Today it remains a classic in Italy and among Italian diasporas. Variants and cognates include Julian (English), Julien/Jules (French), Julián (Spanish), Juliano (Portuguese), Julià (Catalan), Iulian (Romanian), and Yulian (Slavic languages); feminine forms are Giuliana, Juliana, and Giulia/Julia. Diminutives or nicknames include Liano, Giu, and Giuli.

Giuliano has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Giuliano

Giuliano Amato Politician · Born 1938 · Italy Giuliano Amato is an Italian politician known for serving as the Prime Minister of Italy twice, first from 1992 to 1993 and again from 2000 to 2001. He played a significant role in Italian politics, particularly during the economic reforms of the early 1990s. Amato also contributed to the development of the European Union's constitutional framework. Giuliano Gemma Actor · Born 1938 · Italy Giuliano Gemma was an Italian actor best known for his roles in Spaghetti Westerns. He starred in films like 'A Pistol for Ringo' and 'Day of Anger', which showcased his charismatic screen presence. Born in 1938, he became a beloved figure in Italian cinema. Giuliano de' Medici Politician · Born 1453 · Republic of Florence Giuliano de' Medici is best known as the younger brother of Lorenzo de' Medici and a co-ruler of Florence during the Renaissance. The second son of Piero de' Medici and Lucrezia Tornabuoni, he was celebrated for his charm and athletic image, which balanced Lorenzo's reputation as a great patron of the arts.
Giuliano Montaldo Actor · Born 1930 · Italy Giuliano Montaldo was an Italian actor and director, best known for his work on the film 'Sacco e Vanzetti'. He also directed 'Giordano Bruno' and 'The Untouchables'. Born in 1930, Montaldo made significant contributions to Italian cinema.

Celebrity babies named Giuliano

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Giuliano Simeone Diego Simeone association footballer

Giuliano – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 423
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
IT Boys 0 #89 32,954 10,046
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
Switzerland Boys 2024 #117 21 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
Belgium Boys 2022 #173 25 401
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
Sweden Boys 2010 #189 2 1,344
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
IT 0 #193 1,395 4,183
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
LU Boys 0 #199 20 4,970
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
HR Boys 0 #249 10 3,997
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
UY Boys 0 #286 127 5,922
JP Boys 0 #288 10 7,909
Canada Boys 2024 #289 18 2,588
AL Boys 0 #300 4 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #302 4 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #321 9 6,350
AR Boys 0 #322 157 7,628
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
BR 0 #336 10 5,969
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
France Boys 2021 #362 26 2,865
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #373 9 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
CL 0 #400 12 6,867
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
Austria Boys 0 #426 17 2,180
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
BR Boys 0 #494 284 12,213
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #499 7 9,305
CR Boys 0 #502 9 10,188
CL Boys 0 #508 162 13,390
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
IR Boys 0 #558 8 10,162
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
BO Boys 0 #568 25 9,244
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
PE Boys 0 #685 197 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #688 275 5,697
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
United States Boys 2024 #859 34 7,044
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #865 66 5,610
CO Boys 0 #885 36 15,656
NL Boys 0 #907 45 5,873
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,168 11 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,244 203 9,415
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Giuliano is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Wallonia, Belgium
Switzerland
United States

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People also ask about Giuliano

Giuliano is predominantly a boy's name.
Giuliano is a 34 syllable name, pronounced /dʒuˈljaːno/ (IPA, Italian); joo-LYAH-no (respelling, Italian) / joo-LEE-AH-no (anglicized).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Giulio, Juliano, Iuliano, Julianus and Giulian.
Yes, very popular — Giuliano ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Giuliano ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Giuliano's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #372 in 2011 to #362 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Giuliano are in our database, including Giuliano Amato (Politician), Giuliano Gemma (Actor), Giuliano de' Medici (Politician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Giuliano for their child, including Diego Simeone.