Juliet

Meaning of Juliet

Juliet means "youthful." It comes from the Roman family name Julius.

Juliet has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Juliet

Juliet has held fairly steady, sitting around #274 in 2025 after peaking at #227 in 2017.

Notable people named Juliet

• Juliet Landau
  American actress and producer
• Dame Julie Andrews
  English actress and singer
• Juliette Binoche
  French actress
• Juliette Lewis
  American actress and musician
• Juliet Simms
  American rock singer

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Questions about the name Juliet

What does the name Juliet mean?

Juliet means juliet means "youthful." it comes from the roman family name julius, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Juliet a boy's or a girl's name?

Juliet is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Juliet?

In 2025, Juliet ranked #274 for girls, up from #283 the year before.

When was Juliet most popular?

Juliet peaked at #227 in 2017.