Juliet

At a Glance

Meaning

Youthful

Origin

English (from Italian Giulietta/French Juliette, ultimately Latin Julia)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

JOO-lee-etListen

Juliet (pronounced JOO-lee-et) is an English name that came to us through the Italian Giulietta and French Juliette, tracing back to the Latin Julia — and it actually means 'youthful.' Many parents assume it means something like 'romantic love' because of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, but that's the character's association, not the name's origin. It's a classic with a romantic, storybook feel, which fits a name literary readers already know well.

Meaning & Origin of Juliet

Meaning: Youthful.

Origin: English (from Italian Giulietta/French Juliette, ultimately Latin Julia).

A common claim: Widely believed to mean or evoke 'romantic love,' because of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Actually: That's the character's cultural association, not the name's etymology — Juliet actually derives from Latin Julia/Julius, meaning 'youthful.'

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Juliet

Popularity of Juliet

Juliet peaked at #228 in 2016, when 1,397 girls were given the name, and by 2024 it had eased to #283 with 1,116 — still a steady, in-use choice within SSA's 1880-2024 records, just past its high point.

Names Like Juliet

Names with a similar style, era, origin or popularity history.

• Amara
• Amora
• Abeni
• Adaline
• Adeline
• Aduke

FAQ

What does the name Juliet mean?

Youthful. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Juliet?

Juliet is pronounced JOO-lee-et (IPA: /ˈdʒuːliɛt/).

Is Juliet a popular name right now?

Juliet peaked at #228 in 2016 and is ranked #283 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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