Johnny vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Roman European American Scandinavian

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Johnny Rank #458

Julius Rank #390

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or Julius more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Julius mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Johnny and Julius boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.