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Jules

Gender-neutral · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Youthful, downy bearded, sky father

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
JOOLZ
Origin
Latin

From French, a form of Julius, from Latin 'Iulius'.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, French, English

Commonly used in: United States, France, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • JulianLatin / English

    Extended form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Jules Verne

    1828–1905

    French novelist, author of 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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