Jules vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

French English American Belgian Dutch

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Jules Rank #1,841

Lyon Rank #1,890

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Jules or Lyon more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Jules and Lyon mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Jules and Lyon boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.