Fred vs Jules

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

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Fred Rank #1,686

Jules Rank #1,841

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1841 for Jules.

Is Fred or Jules more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Fred and Jules mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Fred and Jules boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.