Jolene vs Roul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Roul

Boy #42,651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"famous wolf"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Norman Medieval English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,651
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jolene Rank #608
Roul Rank #42,651

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 vs #42651 for Roul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

Roul ___

  • Roul Pierre
  • Roul Henri
  • Roul Jean
  • Roul Louis
  • Roul Marc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

If you choose Roul

Guy Hugh Blanche Margot Gilles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jolene or Roul more popular?

Jolene is more popular, ranked #608 compared to Roul at #42651 in the United States.

What do Jolene and Roul mean?

Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin). Roul means "famous wolf" (Germanic origin).

Are Jolene and Roul boy or girl names?

Jolene is primarily a girl name. Roul is primarily a boy name.

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