Meaning: Roman family name; original meaning uncertain
The story
The ancient Roman family name borne by Julius Caesar. Proposed origins include a Greek word for downy beard and a connection with Jupiter; youthful is an interpretation, not a settled translation.
Nicknames
- Jules
- Jay
Spellings & variants
- Julio
- Jules
- Giulio
- Juliusz
Famous namesakes
- Julius CaesarRoman statesman
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Julius comes from Latin.
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