Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!

Juliette as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Juliette

♡Add to my Name List

The baby name Juliette is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌdʒuːliˈɛt/ (joo-lee-ET); French: /ʒy.li.ɛt/ (zhee-lee-ET).

Juliette is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: English: /ˌdʒuːliˈɛt/ (joo-lee-ET); French: /ʒy.li.ɛt/ (zhee-lee-ET)

What is the meaning of the name Juliette ?

The baby name Juliette is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌdʒuːliˈɛt/ (joo-lee-ET); French: /ʒy.li.ɛt/ (zhee-lee-ET).

Juliette is French in Origin.

Juliette is the French diminutive of Julie/Julia, ultimately from the Latin family name Iulius, linked to Jupiter (Jove). Its meaning is interpreted as “youthful” or “downy/soft-haired,” with an alternate sense of “belonging to Jove.” The spelling with -ette highlights its French origin and delicate cadence, distinct from the English Juliet and the Italian Giulietta.

Usage spread in France from the 18th–19th centuries and gained international romance through Shakespeare’s heroine (spelled Juliet in English), cementing the name’s literary aura. In modern naming, Juliette enjoys continuing popularity in France, Québec, and the United States as a chic, vintage-leaning classic. Related forms include Juliet, Julia, Julie, Giulietta, Iulia (Romanian), Yulia/Yuliya (Russian/Ukrainian), Julija (Baltic/Slavic), and Julita/Julitta (Spanish/Polish). Familiar nicknames range from Julie, Etta, and Lettie to Jules and Juju, giving Juliette both elegance and easy versatility.

Juliette has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Juliette

Juliette Lewis Actor · Born 1973 · United States Juliette Lewis is an American actor best known for her role in the film 'Natural Born Killers'. She also starred in 'Cape Fear' and 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape'. Her performances often bring an intense and captivating energy to the screen. Juliette Gréco Actor · Born 1927 · France Juliette Gréco was a French actress and singer, best known for her deep, expressive voice and her role in the French chanson movement. She starred in films like 'The Sun Also Rises' and captivated audiences with songs such as 'Sous le ciel de Paris' and 'La Javanaise'. Her artistic influence was significant in post-war France, making her a cultural icon of her time. Juliette Goglia Actor · Born 1995 · United States Juliette Goglia is an American actress best known for her role as Sierra in the TV series 'The Michael J. Fox Show'. She also appeared in 'Easy A' and had a recurring role on 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'.

Celebrity babies named Juliette

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Juliette Besson Luc Besson film director ★★★★★

Juliette – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Belgium Girls 2024 #10 305 424
HT 0 #11 2 399
BF Girls 0 #15 3 315
France Girls 2021 #20 1,870 3,185
HT Girls 0 #22 2 950
BI Girls 0 #31 3 726
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
TM Girls 0 #35 1 574
CM 0 #54 3 2,592
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
LU 0 #59 8 2,830
Canada Girls 2024 #62 360 2,795
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
Switzerland Girls 2024 #98 38 1,786
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
United States Girls 2024 #127 2,210 8,487
MU 0 #133 5 3,613
PA 0 #133 6 3,797
LU Girls 0 #135 52 4,850
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
CM Girls 0 #154 758 11,671
PR Girls 0 #164 4 3,171
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Girls 2022 #172 8 1,568
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
HU Girls 0 #222 4 3,308
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
JM Girls 0 #243 17 7,507
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
EC Girls 0 #254 5 3,650
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
NG 0 #269 4 5,926
IL 0 #277 6 6,291
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
QA Girls 0 #302 15 15,378
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
MU Girls 0 #303 49 8,539
NL 0 #307 85 2,481
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #323 7 7,429
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
GH Girls 0 #329 9 6,973
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
JO Girls 0 #336 4 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #346 6 5,378
CN Girls 0 #353 7 8,829
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
PL Girls 0 #356 9 5,096
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
NL Girls 0 #363 919 5,933
OM Girls 0 #363 34 15,987
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
Finland Girls 0 #377 15 1,368
CL 0 #392 20 6,867
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
Austria Girls 0 #400 21 1,885
MX 0 #400 14 8,339
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Germany 0 #419 19 2,542
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
PA Girls 0 #426 56 9,861
ZA 0 #427 21 14,421
CO 0 #439 42 7,768
Spain 0 #439 14 2,326
RU Girls 0 #461 38 11,913
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
KW Girls 0 #490 26 19,177
PS Girls 0 #496 28 10,981
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Girls 0 #521 12 11,342
CM Boys 0 #524 27 12,054
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
LB 0 #532 127 13,263
UY Girls 0 #532 5 6,731
AE Girls 0 #538 16 20,968
GT Girls 0 #538 4 7,500
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
SG Girls 0 #551 36 18,916
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IL Girls 0 #566 52 11,648
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
HK Girls 0 #594 22 16,104
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
AR Girls 0 #624 7 8,289
BO Girls 0 #645 7 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
Finland Girls 2026 #659 80 3,895
CL Girls 0 #676 176 14,098
IT 0 #683 32 4,183
Germany Girls 0 #686 154 4,949
SY 0 #716 13 11,684
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
KW Boys 0 #760 10 18,755
NG Girls 0 #763 24 15,093
TN 0 #763 67 13,765
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
CO Girls 0 #832 254 16,140
OM Boys 0 #866 16 17,948
PE Girls 0 #871 73 14,861
United States Boys 2017 #881 5 7,410
Spain Girls 0 #898 86 5,561
BR Girls 0 #903 39 12,708
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
EG Girls 0 #942 18 14,742
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
MY Girls 0 #981 14 24,821
MX Girls 0 #986 198 17,781
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
ZA Girls 0 #1,020 122 25,928
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
MA 0 #1,054 75 20,986
DZ 0 #1,078 99 20,130
TR 0 #1,201 11 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,228 219 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Juliette is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Belgium

Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!

People also ask about Juliette

Juliette is predominantly a girl's name.
Juliette is a 3 syllable name, pronounced English: /ˌdʒuːliˈɛt/ (joo-lee-ET); French: /ʒy.li.ɛt/ (zhee-lee-ET).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Juliet, Julietta, Julieta, Giulietta, Julie and Jules.
Yes, very popular — Juliette ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Juliette ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Juliette's popularity is declining. It moved from #16 in 2011 to #20 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Juliette are in our database, including Juliette Lewis (Actor), Juliette Gréco (Actor), Juliette Goglia (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Juliette for their child, including Luc Besson.