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Jules vs Julia

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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Julia

Girl #116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"soft-haired, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian German Polish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#116
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jules Rank #1,841
Julia Rank #116

Julia is more popular, ranked #116 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Julia more popular?

Julia is more popular, ranked #116 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Julia mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Julia means "soft-haired, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Jules and Julia boy or girl names?

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

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