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Yul

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Yul

Pronounced YOOL /ˈjuːl/Medium

Meaning: A short one-syllable name best known from actor Yul Brynner, whose origins were Russian and part-Mongol; the name's exact source is uncertain (possibly 'beyond the horizon'), which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Yul is best known from Yul Brynner (said 'YOOL'). Its origin is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowUncertain
MeaningA short one-syllable name best known from actor Yul Brynner, whose origins were Russian and part-Mongol; the name's exact source is uncertain (possibly 'beyond the horizon'), which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#12197 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 669

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019572023

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

Yul is a crisp one-syllable name, made famous by actor Yul Brynner, whose roots were Russian and part-Mongol. The precise origin is uncertain, which we note — bold and minimal (said 'YOOL').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, striking, and minimal.

Did you know? Yul is a short, striking name carried by actor Yul Brynner — of Russian and part-Mongol background — its exact source uncertain, perhaps 'beyond the horizon,' which we note (said 'YOOL').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Yul — one-syllable name; Yul Brynner; origin uncertain

Variations

YuleJulYull

Nicknames

Yuli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yul mean?

Yul is a short name best known from Yul Brynner; its exact origin is uncertain, perhaps 'beyond the horizon,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Yul?

It's said YOOL /ˈjuːl/ — one syllable.

Is Yul a boy or girl name?

Yul is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yul?

Yul is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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