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Jules vs Judy

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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Popularity Comparison

Jules Rank #1,841
Judy Rank #1,652

Judy is more popular, ranked #1652 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Judy more popular?

Judy is more popular, ranked #1652 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Judy mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Judy means "praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jules and Judy boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Judy is primarily a girl name.

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