Jules vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jules Rank #1,841
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jules

Théo Margot Oscar Camille Léon

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Olivia mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Jules and Olivia boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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