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Jules vs Meyer

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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Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jules Rank #1,841
Meyer Rank #1,815

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Meyer more popular?

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Meyer mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin).

Are Jules and Meyer boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Meyer is primarily a boy name.

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