Thoughts on the name Julian

Having a baby boy soon and it is so hard to name humans! I really like the name Julian, but the two people I’m closest to, my partner and my mom, say they don’t like it. My partner said it sounds weak and he just doesn’t like it. Then my mom said it reminds her of the name Julia?? And that she will be calling him Jules (which I am not a fan of) So what are your thoughts on it, name nerds?? Also what would be a good middle name? I’m thinking of just not using a middle name. The last name is 3 syllables