Jeffrey vs Julien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julien

Boy #702 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#702
Total SSA Count
381
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Juli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jeffrey Rank #521
Julien Rank #702

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #702 for Julien.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeffrey ___

  • Jeffrey James
  • Jeffrey Michael
  • Jeffrey Robert
  • Jeffrey Alan
  • Jeffrey Scott
  • Jeffrey Thomas

Julien ___

  • Julien Alexandre
  • Julien Marc
  • Julien Louis
  • Julien Henri
  • Julien Remy
  • Julien Claude

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jeffrey

Brian Kevin Craig Karen Lisa

If you choose Julien

Emile Mathieu Chloe Eloise Adele

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffrey or Julien more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Julien at #702 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Julien mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Julien means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin origin).

Are Jeffrey and Julien boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Julien is primarily a boy name.

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