Jules

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOOLZ /dʒuːlz/High

Meaning: belonging to the Julian gens, youthfulMedium

In 30 seconds: Jules is a French diminutive of Julie or Julian, from the Latin Julius meaning youthful. A stylish one-syllable name for girls with Parisian chic and literary heritage.

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Origin MediumLatin, French

Meaningbelonging to the Julian gens, youthful

U.S. rank (2025)#2131 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births88 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,084

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

Jules is the French form of Julius, a Roman family name possibly meaning downy-bearded or relating to the god Jupiter. Julius Caesar's family used this as their clan name. As a feminine name, Jules is a diminutive of Julie or Juliette.

Jules has become fashionable for girls in the 21st century as a chic, gender-neutral option. Characters named Jules in shows like Euphoria (2019–) have boosted its cool factor.

Did you know? Jules Verne (1828–1905), whose novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days invented modern science fiction, made Jules one of the most adventure-associated names in literary history.

Overall data confidence 80%

Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for JulesBehind the Name: Jules — name etymology reference

Variations

JulieJuliaJulietteJuliet

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Jules Verne (1828–1905)
French novelist and pioneer of science fiction, author of Around the World in Eighty Days and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.
★Jules Vaughn (fictional)
Transgender teenage character played by Hunter Schafer in the HBO series Euphoria (2019–).

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Frequently Asked

What does Jules mean?

Jules means youthful or belonging to Julius, from the Latin Roman family name Julius.

How do you pronounce Jules?

Jules is pronounced JOOLZ (/dʒuːlz/), with one syllable.

Is Jules a girl's name?

Jules is gender-neutral but is used for girls as a chic French diminutive of Julie or Juliette.

How popular is the name Jules?

Jules has grown for girls in the 21st century, particularly through pop culture references like Euphoria.