Jules vs Emile

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

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Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

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Jules Rank #1,841

Emile Rank #1,920

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Jules or Emile more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Jules and Emile mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Jules and Emile boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.