Jules

Jules is a common male given name derived from the Roman god Julius. It is a popular name in many Western countries and has many variations in different languages.

Etymology

The name Jules is of Latin origin and is derived from the name of the Roman god Julius. The name Julius was originally an ancient Roman family name, which was derived from the name of the Roman god Jupiter. The name Jupiter is a combination of the words "Jovis" and "pater", which means "heavenly father".

Popularity

Jules is a popular name in many Western countries, including France, Belgium, Canada, and the United States. It is often used as a first name, but can also be used as a middle name. In France, it was the 10th most popular name for boys in 2018.

Variations

There are many variations of the name Jules in different languages. Some of these include:

• Julius in Latin
• Julian in English
• Julio in Spanish
• Giulio in Italian
• Juli in Hungarian

Notable people named Jules

There are many notable people named Jules, including:

• Jules Verne, a French novelist, poet, and playwright
• Jules A. Hoffmann, a Luxembourg-born French biologist and Nobel laureate
• Jules Bianchi, a French Formula One driver
• Jules Dassin, an American film director
• Jules Massenet, a French composer

See also

• Julius (disambiguation)
• Julian (disambiguation)
• Julio (disambiguation)
• Giulio (disambiguation)
• Juli (disambiguation)

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