Julius

Meaning of Julius

Julius likely comes from the Roman family name "Julius," and its meaning is uncertain. It's possibly linked to the Roman god Jupiter or the word for "youthful."

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

Popularity of Julius

Julius has cooled off, slipping to #424 in 2025, down from a peak of #302 in 2007.

Notable people named Julius

• Julius Caesar
  Roman general and statesman
• Julius Erving
  Hall of Fame basketball player
• Julius Randle
  Professional basketball player
• Julius Nyerere
  First President of Tanzania
• Julius Axelrod
  Nobel Prize-winning biochemist

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Questions about the name Julius

What does the name Julius mean?

Julius means julius likely comes from the roman family name "julius," and its meaning is uncertain. it's possibly linked to the roman god jupiter or the word for "youthful.", and it comes from Latin origins.

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

Julius is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Julius?

In 2025, Julius ranked #424 for boys, down from #389 the year before.

When was Julius most popular?

Julius peaked at #302 in 2007.