Julie vs Kelly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julie

Girl #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin-Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
366
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, JuJu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Kelly

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#867
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kel

Playground Safety Score

23 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Julie Rank #767
Kelly Rank #867

Julie is more popular, ranked #767 vs #867 for Kelly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julie ___

  • Julie Anne
  • Julie Marie
  • Julie Grace
  • Julie Christine
  • Julie Ann
  • Julie Lynn

Kelly ___

  • Kelly Anne
  • Kelly Marie
  • Kelly Lynn
  • Kelly Jo
  • Kelly Jean
  • Kelly Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Julie

Sophie Claire Elise Nicolas Pierre

If you choose Kelly

Casey Shannon Ryan Brendan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julie or Kelly more popular?

Julie is more popular, ranked #767 compared to Kelly at #867 in the United States.

What do Julie and Kelly mean?

Julie means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin-Greek origin). Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Julie and Kelly boy or girl names?

Julie is primarily a girl name. Kelly is primarily a girl name.

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