The nameJules
Jules is the French form of Julius. In English it is also a nickname for Julia and Julian.
- Unisex name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Jules comes from the Roman family name Julius, traditionally linked to Iulus, son of Aeneas.
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
Jules Verne made the name famous worldwide. In the United States Jules reached 412th for boys in 1893.
Jules in other languages
Jules is the French form of Julius. It is Giulio in Italian, Julio in Spanish, Júlio in Portuguese and Juliusz in Polish. In English, Jules is also a nickname for Julia or Juliet.
Did you know?
- The month of July is named after Julius Caesar, Jules in French.
- In From the Earth to the Moon (1865), Jules Verne launches his travellers from Florida, where the Apollo missions would later lift off.
Famous people named Jules
- Jules Verne, novelist
- Jules Massenet, composer
- Jules Bianchi, racing driver
Popularity of the name Jules
Jules in the United States
Jules was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,615 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Jules. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Jules in the United States were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 196 births a year.
Jules in the United Kingdom
Jules was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 266 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Jules. Half of all babies named Jules in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 30 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
Jules in France
Jules in Belgium
Jules in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Jules
Names from the same generation as Jules, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jules mean?
Jules comes from the Roman family name Julius, traditionally linked to Iulus, son of Aeneas.
What is the origin of the name Jules?
Latin, through French.
Is Jules a girl's or a boy's name?
Jules is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 18% of the babies named Jules are girls.
How popular is the name Jules?
In 2024, Jules was the 1838th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 88 births.
What are the variants of the name Jules?
Variants and related names of Jules include Césarine, Giulio, Julie, Julien and Julio.
What are good sibling names for Jules?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lucie, Klara, Alba and Giulia for a sister, Emil, Marcel, Gus and Blaise for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jules?
Jules Verne, novelist; Jules Massenet, composer; Jules Bianchi, racing driver.