ThinkabaraJules: meaning and origin
Jules
“Youthful; a short form of Julian and Julia”
About the name Jules
Jules is a girl or a boy’s name from the French tradition. Its meaning is “youthful; a short form of Julian and Julia”. Names from French, elegant and soft — like Charlotte, Josephine, Beau and Louis.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More French names
- Andre 👦Manly, strong; the French form of Andrew · French
- Beau 👦Handsome · French
- Charlotte 👧Free; the feminine form of Charles · French
- Claire 👧Clear, bright · French
- Eleanor 👧Light; from the medieval name Aliénor · French
- Eloise 👧Healthy, wide · French
- Genevieve 👧Woman of the people; the patron saint of Paris · French
- Grant 👦Tall, great · French
- Louis 👦Famous warrior · French
- Remy 🧒Oarsman, from Reims · French
Sibling name ideas (French, girls and boys)
- Andre 👦Manly, strong; the French form of Andrew · French
- Beau 👦Handsome · French
- Charlotte 👧Free; the feminine form of Charles · French
- Claire 👧Clear, bright · French
- Eleanor 👧Light; from the medieval name Aliénor · French
- Eloise 👧Healthy, wide · French
- Genevieve 👧Woman of the people; the patron saint of Paris · French
- Grant 👦Tall, great · French
More unisex names starting with J
- Jamie 🧒Supplanter; a pet form of James · Hebrew
- Jesse 🧒Gift · Hebrew
- Jordan 🧒Flowing down; the Jordan River · Hebrew
Questions and answers
What does the name Jules mean?
Jules is a name of French origin. It means: youthful; a short form of Julian and Julia.
Is Jules a boy or girl name?
Jules is used for both girls and boys in the US.
How many syllables does Jules have?
Jules has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.