James vs Jules

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Jul, Juy, Juie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jules Rank #1,841

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1841 for Jules.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jules

Théo Margot Oscar Camille Léon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jules more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do James and Jules mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are James and Jules boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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