Denis vs Jules

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

Cultural Roots

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,643
Total SSA Count: 103
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Stephan Terrence Niall Antoine

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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

Denis Rank #1,643

Jules Rank #1,841

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Jules more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Denis and Jules mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Denis and Jules boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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