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The baby name Juliet is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒuːliət/ (JOO-lee-et).

Juliet is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒuːliət/ (JOO-lee-et)

What is the meaning of the name Juliet ?

The baby name Juliet is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒuːliət/ (JOO-lee-et).

Juliet is Latin in Origin.

Juliet is the English adaptation of French Juliette, a diminutive of Julie/Julia from Latin Iulia, the feminine of Julius, a venerable Roman family name. The root is often traced to Greek ioulos, “soft, downy hair,” giving the sense “youthful; soft‑haired,” though some link it to Iuppiter (Jove). The French -et ending marks “little Julia,” preserving a tender, graceful tone.

The name circulated across medieval Romance Europe - Italian Giulietta and French Juliette - then became emblematic in English through Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (1597), after earlier versions by Matteo Bandello and Arthur Brooke. It saw revivals in the Georgian and Victorian eras and remains stylish today. International variants and cognates include Juliette (French), Giulietta (Italian), Julietta/Iulietta, Julita and Julitta, and the broader family Julia, Julie, and Juliana. Common short forms are Jules, Julie, Etta, and Lettie.

Juliet has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Juliet

Juliet Ibrahim Actor|musician · Born 1986 · Ghana Juliet Ibrahim is a well-known actress and musician from Ghana, born in 1986. She gained fame for her roles in films like '4 Play' and 'Losing You'. Besides acting, she has also ventured into music, showcasing her versatility in the entertainment industry. Juliet Rylance Actor · Born 1979 · United Kingdom Juliet Rylance is a British actor best known for her role in the horror film 'Sinister'. She has also appeared in the TV series 'The Knick' and 'McMafia', showcasing her versatility across different genres. Juliet Berto Actor · Born 1947 · France Juliet Berto was a French actor best known for her work in the films of the French New Wave. She starred in movies like 'La Chinoise' and 'Weekend' directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Her performances captured the spirit of the era's cinematic revolution.
Juliet Prowse Actor · Born 1936 · South Africa Juliet Prowse was a South African-born actress and dancer, best known for her role in the film 'Can-Can' alongside Frank Sinatra. She also starred in 'G.I. Blues' with Elvis Presley. Her energetic dance performances and striking presence made her a standout figure in the entertainment industry during the 1960s.

Celebrity babies named Juliet

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Juliet Landau Barbara Bain television actor ★★★★★ Martin Landau television actor ★★★★★
Juliet Mills John Mills film director ★★★★★

Juliet – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
BW 0 #19 1 960
NG Girls 0 #22 10,402 15,093
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
JM 0 #64 24 3,714
JM Girls 0 #64 305 7,507
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
GH Girls 0 #67 840 6,973
PH 0 #74 23 5,607
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
PH Girls 0 #77 476 13,098
CN 0 #81 6 3,857
NG 0 #85 212 5,926
BN Girls 0 #88 19 5,459
QA 0 #89 12 7,011
BW Girls 0 #97 52 4,216
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
OM 0 #104 13 6,215
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
KW 0 #115 7 5,216
CY Girls 0 #120 6 3,755
GH 0 #121 143 5,396
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
JO 0 #138 3 2,158
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
KW Girls 0 #141 474 19,177
MT Girls 0 #147 7 3,773
QA Girls 0 #152 172 15,378
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
AE 0 #158 20 10,220
CR 0 #159 7 5,526
PR Girls 0 #165 3 3,171
NA Girls 0 #174 51 7,146
OM Girls 0 #176 233 15,987
Sweden Girls 2022 #177 3 1,568
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
Belgium Girls 2016 #188 22 419
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
MO Girls 0 #197 55 7,056
DK 0 #199 8 5,198
LT Girls 0 #199 2 1,904
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
PS 0 #221 6 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
BG Girls 0 #227 5 3,559
AE Girls 0 #229 361 20,968
GR Girls 0 #231 12 6,293
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
JP Girls 0 #233 13 6,592
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
SG 0 #245 25 11,010
Canada Girls 2024 #247 39 2,795
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
TW Girls 0 #251 26 8,139
EC Girls 0 #252 7 3,650
United States Girls 2024 #253 1,116 8,487
IL 0 #265 10 6,291
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG Girls 0 #278 361 18,916
CN Girls 0 #279 71 8,829
SA 0 #281 15 10,560
JO Girls 0 #285 41 7,570
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
DK Girls 0 #301 16 7,429
MY 0 #302 29 12,352
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
ZA Girls 0 #308 1,951 25,928
PE 0 #322 8 6,350
GH Boys 0 #325 21 8,138
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
SD Girls 0 #330 16 7,678
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
HK 0 #331 18 8,483
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
PL Girls 0 #345 10 5,096
CZ Girls 0 #346 6 5,378
CM Girls 0 #347 203 11,671
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
SA Girls 0 #358 726 25,931
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
PH Boys 0 #360 24 11,440
Finland Girls 0 #361 31 1,368
BD Girls 0 #365 22 8,413
NL 0 #373 19 2,481
ZA 0 #375 73 14,421
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
EG 0 #390 11 6,387
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
France Girls 2021 #399 7 3,185
MX 0 #403 11 8,339
Austria Girls 0 #404 17 1,885
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
RU Girls 0 #413 86 11,913
HK Girls 0 #427 192 16,104
CL 0 #430 5 6,867
CO 0 #430 51 7,768
Spain 0 #438 15 2,326
PS Girls 0 #438 86 10,981
PA Girls 0 #456 26 9,861
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
BH 0 #465 89 17,937
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
LY 0 #474 62 12,703
IQ Girls 0 #475 30 11,303
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
UY Girls 0 #494 17 6,731
GT Girls 0 #495 11 7,500
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
CR Girls 0 #512 21 11,342
IL Girls 0 #515 103 11,648
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CO Girls 0 #536 794 16,140
IR Girls 0 #538 8 8,334
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
BO Girls 0 #581 31 9,488
IN Girls 0 #586 46 13,121
AR Girls 0 #587 13 8,289
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
LB 0 #617 42 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #620 121 3,895
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
SY 0 #661 68 11,684
IT 0 #664 51 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
MY Girls 0 #699 304 24,821
NL Girls 0 #737 220 5,933
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
PE Girls 0 #738 208 14,861
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
KW Boys 0 #758 12 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #770 69 4,949
CL Girls 0 #776 76 14,098
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
NG Boys 0 #810 142 16,906
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
Spain Girls 0 #821 163 5,561
EG Girls 0 #832 128 14,742
OM Boys 0 #869 13 17,948
IT Girls 0 #876 652 9,415
United States Boys 2016 #893 5 7,365
CO Boys 0 #910 11 15,656
BR Girls 0 #913 29 12,708
PE Boys 0 #918 9 14,506
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
MX Girls 0 #962 222 17,781
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,096 16 25,439
MA 0 #1,113 16 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,116 63 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
DZ 0 #1,158 19 20,130
TR 0 #1,166 46 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,579 36 28,008

Juliet is popular in 85 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
France
Canada
United States

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People also ask about Juliet

Juliet is predominantly a girl's name.
Juliet is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒuːliət/ (JOO-lee-et).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Juliette, Julieta, Juliett, Julietta, Giulietta and Julie.
Across languages, Juliet has these equivalents: Julius (male), Julian (male).
Yes, very popular — Juliet ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Juliet ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Juliet's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 4 notable people named Juliet are in our database, including Juliet Ibrahim (Actor|musician), Juliet Rylance (Actor), Juliet Berto (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Juliet for their child, including Barbara Bain and Martin Landau.