Jules vs Solei

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

Solei

Girl #2,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,480
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sol, Sunny, Lei

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jules Rank #1,841
Solei Rank #2,480

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 vs #2480 for Solei.

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

Solei ___

  • Solei Marie
  • Solei Claire
  • Solei Rose
  • Solei Isabelle
  • Solei Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jules

Théo Margot Oscar Camille Léon

If you choose Solei

Luna Aurora Stella Orion Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Solei more popular?

Jules is more popular, ranked #1841 compared to Solei at #2480 in the United States.

What do Jules and Solei mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Solei means "sun" (French origin).

Are Jules and Solei boy or girl names?

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

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