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Julius

Boy · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Youthful, downy-bearded, descended from Jupiter

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
JOO-lee-us
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'Iulius', a Roman family name of uncertain meaning.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, Germany, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • IuliusLatin

    Original Latin form.

Cultural associations

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

  • Julius Caesar

    100–44 BCE

    Roman general and statesman who hastened the fall of the Roman Republic.

    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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