Julius vs Oliver

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #390 for Julius.

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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Julius

Augustus Octavia Cecilia Leonardo Vivienne

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Oliver mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Julius and Oliver boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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