Jules
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jules
Jules derives from the Latin name Iulius, meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded," from the root *iulus* referring to soft hair or youth.
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Etymology
Jules derives from the Latin name Iulius, meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded," from the root *iulus* referring to soft hair or youth. The name is primarily used in French, English, and Germanic cultures, with historical significance as the name of Roman emperors (notably Julius Caesar) and later adopted across Christian Europe during the medieval period.
Jules currently ranks #1,396 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.
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