Esteban vs Julio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esteban

Boy #457 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#457
Total SSA Count
681
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie, Teb

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Julio

Boy #600 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#600
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juli, Julo

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esteban Rank #457
Julio Rank #600

Esteban is more popular, ranked #457 vs #600 for Julio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esteban ___

  • Esteban Luis
  • Esteban Miguel
  • Esteban Antonio
  • Esteban Carlos
  • Esteban Rafael
  • Esteban Alejandro

Julio ___

  • Julio Antonio
  • Julio Miguel
  • Julio Alejandro
  • Julio Carlos
  • Julio Rafael
  • Julio Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esteban

Alejandro Diego Mateo Valentina Isabella

If you choose Julio

Diego Mateo Carlos Valentina Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esteban or Julio more popular?

Esteban is more popular, ranked #457 compared to Julio at #600 in the United States.

What do Esteban and Julio mean?

Esteban means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Julio means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin origin).

Are Esteban and Julio boy or girl names?

Esteban is primarily a boy name. Julio is primarily a boy name.

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