Jule

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOOL /ˈdʒul/High

Meaning: A short form of Julius/Jules, from the Latin Julius, 'youthful; downy-bearded' (linked to the god Jupiter's line); used as an independent nameLow

In 30 seconds: Youthful; downy-bearded: Jule is a short form of Julius/Jules. Crisp and warm (said 'JOOL').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA short form of Julius/Jules, from the Latin Julius, 'youthful; downy-bearded' (linked to the god Jupiter's line); used as an independent name

U.S. rank (2024)#10329 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,408

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jule is a short form of Julius/Jules, from the Latin Julius, 'youthful; downy-bearded', used as an independent name. A crisp name (said 'JOOL').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in German families. Rare, youthful at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jule is a short form of Julius/Jules, 'youthful; downy-bearded' from the Latin Julius — used on its own, common in Germany — a crisp choice (said 'JOOL').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Jule — Latin; short for Julius/Jules

Variations

JulesJulius

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jule mean?

Jule is a short form of Julius/Jules, 'youthful; downy-bearded' from the Latin Julius.

How do you pronounce Jule?

It's said JOOL /ˈdʒul/ — one syllable.

Is Jule a boy or girl name?

Jule is a boy's name here (it is also a girl's short form of Julia in some regions).

How popular is Jule?

Jule is a very rare name in the U.S.