Josh 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

Josh Rank #1,742
Jules Rank #1,841

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #1841 for Jules.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Josh ___

  • Josh Michael
  • Josh Thomas
  • Josh Alexander
  • Josh Daniel
  • Josh James
  • Josh Ryan

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 Josh

Jake Emma Caleb Hannah Ethan

If you choose Jules

Théo Margot Oscar Camille Léon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josh or Jules more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Josh and Jules mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Josh and Jules boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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