Jules: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Jules | Boys

Jules

Pronunciation: JOOLZ (key)

Origin of the name Julius:

A borrowing from the Latin, Julius originated as an old Roman family name thought to be derived from Iulus (the first down on the chin, downy-bearded). As a person just beginning to develop facial hair is young, “youth” became an accepted meaning of the name.

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Related Names:

Julius, Julian

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A French form of Julius.

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Jules Verne, French writer, "Father of Science Fiction" along with H. G. Wells

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Current Popularity of Jules by State

Global Popularity of the Name Jules

  • #37 in Belgium
  • #109 in Canada (Quebec)