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Fredrick vs Jules

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,656
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Jules Rank #1,841

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Jules more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Jules mean?

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

Are Fredrick and Jules boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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