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Dan vs Jules

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Jules Rank #1,841

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Jules more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Jules mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Dan and Jules boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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