Names Ending in -ian for Boys

The meaning of the place name Berian, in Pembrokeshire, is not known, but it may mean "plain" or "burial place". It would make an interesting -ian ending option for lovers of names like Julian and Adrian who want something a bit more off-the-beaten-track.

We see no reason to add an extra "L" to Maximilian -- it's long enough as is.

As the ancient saint's name Cassian becomes more widely known and more popular, variations will proliferate. Kasian is one but creates pronunciation questions.

Irish surname that refers to High King Brian Boru, also spelled O'Brien. Makes a fabulous first name.

This obscure 2nd-century saint’s name belonged to the first Christian martyr in Gaul. The saint also lent his name, in a roundabout way, to the village of Veryan in Cornwall.

Junian is an obscure saints' name with potential to work as an alternative to Julian.