Deborah vs Julie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julie

Girl #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin-Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
366
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, JuJu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Deborah Rank #851
Julie Rank #767

Julie is more popular, ranked #767 vs #851 for Deborah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deborah ___

  • Deborah Anne
  • Deborah Jean
  • Deborah Lynn
  • Deborah Kay
  • Deborah Sue
  • Deborah Ruth

Julie ___

  • Julie Anne
  • Julie Marie
  • Julie Grace
  • Julie Christine
  • Julie Ann
  • Julie Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deborah

Sharon Linda Carol Nancy Gary

If you choose Julie

Sophie Claire Elise Nicolas Pierre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deborah or Julie more popular?

Julie is more popular, ranked #767 compared to Deborah at #851 in the United States.

What do Deborah and Julie mean?

Deborah means "bee" (Hebrew origin). Julie means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin-Greek origin).

Are Deborah and Julie boy or girl names?

Deborah is primarily a girl name. Julie is primarily a girl name.

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