Julius vs Memphis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jules, Jule

Playground Safety Score

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Memphis

Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

Cultural Roots

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#589
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mem, Memp

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Memphis Rank #589

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #589 for Memphis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julius ___

  • Julius Alexander
  • Julius Henry
  • Julius Thomas
  • Julius Edward
  • Julius Augustine
  • Julius Maximus

Memphis ___

  • Memphis James
  • Memphis Lee
  • Memphis Ray
  • Memphis Cole
  • Memphis Blue
  • Memphis Jackson

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Julius

Augustus Octavia Cecilia Leonardo Vivienne

If you choose Memphis

Jackson Nash Savannah Tallulah Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Memphis more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Memphis at #589 in the United States.

What do Julius and Memphis mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Julius and Memphis boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.

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