Jules vs Ransom

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

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Korbyn Trevon Levy Fredrick

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Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,661
Total SSA Count: 101
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Kalvin Leeland Harper Camron

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Popularity Comparison

Jules Rank #1,841

Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Ransom mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Jules and Ransom boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.

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