Jules

Jules is a French given name derived from the Latin Iulius, the name of a prominent Roman clan whose origin is uncertain but may relate to the Greek Ioulos, meaning downy-bearded or the first growth of a young man's beard. The name gained widespread recognition through Julius Caesar, the Roman statesman and general, and was later popularized in the French-speaking world as the vernacular form of Julius. The French author Jules Verne, renowned for his works of science fiction and adventure, is among the name's most celebrated bearers. Related forms include Julius, Giulio, and Julio.