Emma vs Jules

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
Nicknames
Jul, Juy, Juie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jules Rank #1,841

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1841 for Jules.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Jules ___

  • Jules Henri
  • Jules Maxime
  • Jules Alexandre
  • Jules Olivier
  • Jules Leon
  • Jules Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jules

Théo Margot Oscar Camille Léon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jules more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jules mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Emma and Jules boy or girl names?

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

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