Julius: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JOO-lee-uhs · 3 syllables
Julius means “downy first beard hairs; devoted to Jove”, from Latin and Greek.
Borrowed from Latin Iulius, of uncertain origin, possibly from Ancient Greek (ioulos, “downy first beard hairs”), i.e. the young, or from Latin Jovilius (“devoted to Jove”). Doublet of Jules.
- Meaning
- downy first beard hairs; devoted to Jove
- Origin
- Latin, Greek
- Pronunciation
- JOO-lee-uhs
- US rank (2025)
- #424
- US babies a year
- about 876 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Biblical, Classic
How popular is Julius?
Julius was the #424 name in the US in 2025, given to 759 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #424 |
| England & Wales | #857 |
| Scotland | #536 |
| Norway | #370 |
| Canada | #606 |
How old are people named Julius?
Half of US adults named Julius are older than 45; most are between 19 and 84. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Julius
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Julius have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Matas
- Montell
- Karl
- Wilhelm
- Ludwig
- Carl
- Eduard
- Friedrich
- Konrad
Names like Julius
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
Questions about Julius
What does the name Julius mean?
Julius means “downy first beard hairs; devoted to Jove”. It comes from Latin and Greek.
How do you pronounce Julius?
Julius is pronounced JOO-lee-uhs.
How popular is the name Julius?
Julius was the #424 name in the US in 2025, given to 759 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Julius?
Half of US adults named Julius are older than 45. Most are between 19 and 84.