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BoyEnglishHistorical name

Jolyon

Medieval form of Julian, derived from Latin Iulianus: "of or belonging to Julius".

Meaning and origin

Jolyon represents an archaic English form of Julian that survives primarily through literary association.

How to pronounce Jolyon

English (US)JOL-yuhn /ˈdʒɑːljən/

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