Julia vs Jules

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julia

Girl #116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"soft-haired, youthful"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

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Julia Rank #116

Jules Rank #1,841

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

Is Julia or Jules more popular?

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

What do Julia and Jules mean?

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

Are Julia and Jules boy or girl names?

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