Jules
Jules: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dอกสuหlz/ ยท /สuหl/
Meaning and origin of Jules
- A male given name from French.
- A unisex given name
- A diminutive of the male given names Julian and Julius
- A diminutive of the female given names Julia, Julie, Juliann, and Julianne
Etymology
From French. Doublet of Julius.
How popular is Jules?
Since 1880, 2,084 girls and 9,383 boys in the U.S. have been named Jules (18% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1838 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #412 in 1893. In 2025, 219 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jules
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Jules
Sister and brother names that share Jules's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Jules FAQ
What does the name Jules mean?
A male given name from French. A unisex given name A diminutive of the male given names Julian and Julius A diminutive of the female given names Julia, Julie, Juliann, and Julianne From French. Doublet of Julius.
What is the origin of the name Jules?
Jules is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Jules?
Since 1880, 2,084 girls and 9,383 boys in the U.S. have been named Jules (18% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1838 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #412 in 1893. In 2025, 219 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jules a boy or girl name?
Jules is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,084 girls and 9,383 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.