Jules vs Roderick

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Jules Rank #1,841

Roderick Rank #1,904

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Jules or Roderick more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Jules and Roderick mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Jules and Roderick boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.