Florian

Florian meaning and name origin

Florian \f-lo-rian\ as a boy's name is pronounced FLOR-ee-an. It is of Slavic and Latin origin, and the meaning of Florian is "flower". From the Latin word "flos". Masculine form of Flora, from a Roman clan name. Saint Florian (fourth century) was a Roman officer under Diocletian who came to be called the patron of Poland and Austria.

Florian has 3 variant forms: Florien, Florrian and Floryan.

Baby names that sound like Florian are Florino, Florent, Florinio, Florenz and Valerian.

Popularity of Florian

Florian is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#12223 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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