Boy name
Julius name meaning
“youthful, in traditional interpretation”
Julius is a masculine name from the Latin family name Iulius, traditionally interpreted as youthful. It is commonly linked to Greek ioulos, meaning first downy beard, which provides the basis for that interpretation. The actual origin of the Latin name remains disputed.
What does Julius mean?
Youthful, in traditional interpretation
In Indonesian: muda, menurut tafsir tradisional
Origin and cultural usage of Julius
From the Latin family name Iulius. It is often connected with Greek ioulos, 'first downy beard', yielding the interpretation 'youthful', but its actual origin is disputed.
How to pronounce Julius
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦸꦭꦶꦲꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮥᮜᮤᮅᮞ᮪ |
Is Julius a boy’s name?
Yes, Julius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Julius ranks #424 among boy names in our data sample (49 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Julius
Famous people named Julius
- Julius Darmaatmadja · b. 1934
- Julius Tahija · b. 1916
- Julius Usman · b. 1945
- Julius Henuhili · b. 1928
- Julius Jolly Suawa
- Julius R. Sijaranamual · b. 1944
- Julius · b. 1976
- Julius Alev Yadhie · b. 1978
- Julius As · b. 1986
- Julius Azer Toelle
- Julius Bobo
- Julius Dantje Hukubun · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Julius
What is the meaning of Julius?
Julius means youthful, in traditional interpretation. From the Latin family name Iulius. It is often connected with Greek ioulos, 'first downy beard', yielding the interpretation 'youthful', but its actual origin is disputed.
Is Julius a boy’s name?
Yes, Julius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Julius have?
Julius has 3 syllables (Ju-li-us) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Julius?
Julius ranks #424 among boy names in our data sample (49 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Julius?
Notable people named Julius include Julius Darmaatmadja, Julius Tahija, Julius Usman.
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