Jules vs Karsen

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

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Karsen

Boy #1,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller"

Origin: Old Norse/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian-inspired

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,836
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kars, Kar

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Popularity Comparison

Jules Rank #1,841
Karsen Rank #1,836

Karsen is more popular, ranked #1836 vs #1841 for Jules.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jules ___

  • Jules Henri
  • Jules Maxime
  • Jules Alexandre
  • Jules Olivier
  • Jules Leon
  • Jules Sebastian

Karsen ___

  • Karsen James
  • Karsen Lee
  • Karsen Cole
  • Karsen Reid
  • Karsen Grant
  • Karsen Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jules

Théo Margot Oscar Camille Léon

If you choose Karsen

Peyton Kinsley Ryder Hadley Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Karsen more popular?

Karsen is more popular, ranked #1836 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Karsen mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Karsen means "son of Carr, son of the marsh dweller" (Old Norse/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Jules and Karsen boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Karsen is primarily a boy name.

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