Julius vs Zachary

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
Zachary Rank #194

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 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

Zachary ___

  • Zachary James
  • Zachary Thomas
  • Zachary Michael
  • Zachary Alexander
  • Zachary Ryan
  • Zachary David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Julius

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If you choose Zachary

Nathan Caleb Joshua Hannah Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Zachary more popular?

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Zachary mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Julius and Zachary boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Zachary is primarily a boy name.

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