Yul

Pronunciation: [ y-UHL ]

Yul is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,831 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Yul is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-UHL.

Parents who love the name Yul often also consider Cloral, Mackie, Wm .

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Historical Record

Yul first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.

Over 669 babies have been named Yul in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Yul is past its peak , currently ranked #19,831 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#19,831
Current Rank
Peaked 1957 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,831
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Yulian #2345

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Cloral Boy American English Mackie Boy Irish Gaelic Wm Boy Old High German Harlie Boy Old English hara + leah Jakiah Boy American Nora Boy Latin via Irish Malvin Boy Old English Rudolf Boy Old High German (Hrodulf: hrod + wolf)

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"resolute protector, will-helmet"

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Harlie Boy

Old English hara + leah origin

"hare's meadow, hare clearing"

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"God will establish; may God protect"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yul

Is Yul a boy or girl name?
Yul is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Yul?
Yul is pronounced y-UHL.
How popular is the name Yul?
Yul is currently ranked #19831 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Yul a common or rare name?
Yul is an uncommon name, ranked #19831 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Yul?
Yul pairs well with Cloral, Mackie, Wm, Harlie in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Yul?
Related spellings include Yulian.

About the Name Yul

Yul is a boy name .

Yul is currently ranked #19,831 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Yul include Yulian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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