Julis

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How to Pronounce Julis

Pronounced JOO-lis /ˈdʒuː.lɪs/Medium

Meaning: Julis reads most naturally as a variant or shortened spelling of Julius, from the Roman family name Iulius. The clan traced itself to Iulus, son of Aeneas, and the name is traditionally, if uncertainly, linked to Latin and Greek words for 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' Julis simply trims the name, and it may also reflect a spelling of Jules. We anchor it to Julius while noting the ambiguity.Low

In 30 seconds: Julis is a rare boy's name, most likely a trimmed form of Julius, the great Roman family name. It saw a small early-century presence (said JOO-lis).

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MeaningJulis reads most naturally as a variant or shortened spelling of Julius, from the Roman family name Iulius. The clan traced itself to Iulus, son of Aeneas, and the name is traditionally, if uncertainly, linked to Latin and Greek words for 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' Julis simply trims the name, and it may also reflect a spelling of Jules. We anchor it to Julius while noting the ambiguity.

U.S. rank (2001)#11438 ↘ Falling

2001 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1925

Total births (all-time)≈ 221

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

Julis is best understood as a variant or clipped spelling of Julius, the Roman family name carried by Julius Caesar and countless others after him. The Julii traced their line to Iulus, and the name is traditionally, though not securely, tied to a sense of 'youthful.' Julis may also stand close to Jules, the French short form. The exact intent behind the spelling is uncertain, so we keep Julius as the honest anchor.

It was always rare, reaching about fifteen boys a year at its best around 1925 and appearing from the nineteen-tens into the two-thousands. A Julis from that early peak would be of the oldest generation now, and the name reads as an uncommon, slightly clipped take on the enduring Julius rather than a name with a separate history.

Did you know? The Roman name behind Julis, Julius, was made famous forever by Julius Caesar and even lent its form to the month of July.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Julis — Variant/clip of Julius (Roman Iulius); also near Jules; uncertain; early-1900s usage.

Variations

JuliusJulesJuliousJulian

Nicknames

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Julius— the Roman name Julis most likely trims

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Julio— the Spanish form of Julius in sound and root

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Julis mean?

It is most likely a variant of Julius, the Roman family name, traditionally, if uncertainly, linked to a sense of 'youthful.'

How do you pronounce Julis?

It is said JOO-lis /ˈdʒuː.lɪs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Julis a boy or girl name?

Julis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Julis?

It was always rare in the United States, reaching only about fifteen boys a year at its best in the mid-nineteen-twenties.