Jules vs Mylan

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

Mylan

Boy #1,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, gracious, beloved"

Origin: Old Slavic mil

Cultural Roots

Czech Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,719
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Lan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jules Rank #1,841
Mylan Rank #1,719

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 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

Mylan ___

  • Mylan James
  • Mylan Xavier
  • Mylan Andre
  • Mylan Lucas
  • Mylan Cole
  • Mylan Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jules

Théo Margot Oscar Camille Léon

If you choose Mylan

Roman Luca Zara Lyra Caspian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Mylan more popular?

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Mylan mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Mylan means "dear, gracious, beloved" (Old Slavic mil origin).

Are Jules and Mylan boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Mylan is primarily a boy name.

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