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Morris vs Jules

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,873
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Morris Rank #1,873
Jules Rank #1,841

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #1873 for Morris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morris or Jules more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.

What do Morris and Jules mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Morris and Jules boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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