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Jules vs Charley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

Cultural Roots

English American French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,838
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jules Rank #1,841
Charley Rank #1,838

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Charley more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Charley mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Jules and Charley boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.

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