French/Latin · Boy name
Jules
“French form of Julius”
About the name Jules
Jules is the French form of Julius, a Roman family name. The origin of Julius is uncertain; it was traditionally linked to Iulus, the son of Aeneas in Roman legend, and is sometimes connected with a Greek word meaning downy-bearded. In France it is a masculine name. A famous bearer is Jules Verne, the French author of adventure novels. In English-speaking countries Jules is also used informally as a nickname.
- Meaning
- French form of Julius
- Origin
- French/Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JOOLZ(1 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Jules
- Jules Alexander
- Jules Marie
- Jules Evelyn
- Jules Grace
- Jules Noel
Questions about Jules
- What does Jules mean?
- Jules is a French name meaning "French form of Julius".
- How do you pronounce Jules?
- Jules is pronounced JOOLZ, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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