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Julius

Name Meaning:

Roman family name, possibly derived from Greek 'ioulos' ("downy-bearded," "youthful") or related to Jupiter. Borne by Julius Caesar and several popes.

Noteable Namesakes

Julius Caesar (Roman Dictator); Julius Erving (Dr. J - Basketball Player); Pope Julius (various); Julius Nyerere (Tanzanian Leader)

Origin

Latin

Popularity

US: #290, UK: #328

Variations/Nicknames

Jules; Julio; Julian

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