Julius
Julius: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒuːliəs/ · /ˈd͡ʒuːljəs/
Meaning and origin of Julius
Root meaning: “devoted to Jove”
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Iūlius, of uncertain origin, possibly from Ancient Greek ἴουλος (íoulos, “downy first beard hairs”), i.e. the young, or from Latin Jovilius (“devoted to Jove”). Doublet of Jules.
How popular is Julius?
Since 1880, 410 girls and 84,628 boys in the U.S. have been named Julius (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1379 in 1888. Its highest rank for boys was #88 in 1883. In 2025 it ranked #424 for boys, with 759 babies given the name.
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Julius FAQ
What does the name Julius mean?
Julius traces back to a root meaning "devoted to Jove". A male given name from Latin. Borrowed from Latin Iūlius, of uncertain origin, possibly from Ancient Greek ἴουλος (íoulos, “downy first beard hairs”), i.e. the young, or from Latin Jovilius (“devoted to Jove”). Doublet of Jules.
What is the origin of the name Julius?
Julius is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Julius?
Since 1880, 410 girls and 84,628 boys in the U.S. have been named Julius (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1379 in 1888. Its highest rank for boys was #88 in 1883. In 2025 it ranked #424 for boys, with 759 babies given the name.
Is Julius a boy or girl name?
Julius is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 410 girls and 84,628 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.