Julius

downy-bearded or devoted to Jupiter (Latin)

Julius is a other / english boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #81 (98,787 records), 2 syllables.

Other / English American period
PSA rank
#81
Count
98,787
Syllables
2
Origin
Other / English
Historical layer
American period
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

downy-bearded or devoted to Jupiter (Latin)

Julius originates from a Roman nomen gentile, famously associated with Julius Caesar and several early Christian saints and popes. In the Philippines, it has long been a staple male given name, favored for its classic, universally recognizable sound.

Derived from the ancient Roman family name Iulius, traditionally linked to the Greek 'ioulos' (downy-bearded) or dedicated to Jupiter. Introduced to the Philippines via Western classical influence, Christian tradition, and American English naming customs.

Other 50% English 30% Biblical 20%

Name character

Strength
4/5
Modernity
3/5
Formal feel
4/5
Sound: Neutral Ruler Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well High origin confidence

In the Philippines

Frequently shortened to 'Jules', 'Julie', or 'Jojo'. Occasionally paired in formal compound names, including classical combinations like 'Julius Caesar'.

Best known for: Julius Caesar (Roman general and statesman) or Julius Babao (Filipino broadcast journalist)

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Julius with popular surnames

How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.

Julius dela Cruz Garcia 79
2–3–3 · JCG
Julius dela Cruz Reyes 85
2–3–2 · JCR
Julius Garcia dela Cruz 81
2–3–3 · JGC
Julius Garcia Reyes 86
2–3–2 · JGR
Julius Reyes dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · JRC
Julius Reyes Garcia 85
2–2–3 · JRG
Julius Ramos dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · JRC
Julius Ramos Garcia 85
2–2–3 · JRG
Julius Ramos Reyes 80
2–2–2 · JRR
Julius Mendoza dela Cruz 81
2–3–3 · JMC
Julius Mendoza Garcia 81
2–3–3 · JMG
Julius Mendoza Reyes 86
2–3–2 · JMR
Julius Santos dela Cruz 79
2–2–3 · JSC
Julius Santos Garcia 79
2–2–3 · JSG
Julius Santos Reyes 76
2–2–2 · JSR
Julius Flores dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · JFC
Julius Flores Garcia 85
2–2–3 · JFG
Julius Flores Reyes 78
2–2–2 · JFR
Julius Gonzales dela Cruz 79
2–3–3 · JGC
Julius Gonzales Garcia 78
2–3–3 · JGG
Julius Gonzales Reyes 82
2–3–2 · JGR

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How do I use Julius with two Filipino surnames?

Julius is the given name. The full name is Julius + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.

Is Julius a common boy name in the Philippines?

PSA rank #81 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.