What does Elise mean?
Élise is a French short form of Élisabeth, “God is my oath.”
What does Juliette mean?
Juliette is a French form of Julia, from the Roman Julius, “youthful.”
Elise vs Juliette
Which is more popular?
Juliette is more popular than Elise today: about 2,460 US babies were given the name Juliette in 2025, compared with 1,367 named Elise.
| Elise | Juliette | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is my oath | Youthful |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ay-LEEZ | joo-lee-ET |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1881 |
| Peak year | 2012 (2,121) | 2025 (2,460) |
| In 2025 | 1,367 | 2,460 |
| Trend | Steady | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Elise
Juliette
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Elise | Juliette |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7,605 | 11,487 |
| 2010s | 18,245 | 12,947 |
| 2000s | 14,576 | 4,692 |
| 1990s | 9,712 | 2,145 |
| 1980s | 7,753 | 1,107 |
| 1970s | 2,716 | 1,186 |
| 1960s | 3,688 | 1,193 |
| 1950s | 3,511 | 1,047 |
| 1940s | 1,369 | 961 |
| 1930s | 1,229 | 982 |
| 1920s | 1,809 | 1,488 |
| 1910s | 1,620 | 1,176 |
| 1900s | 595 | 318 |
| 1890s | 465 | 177 |
| 1880s | 293 | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Elise or Juliette more popular?
Juliette is more popular than Elise today: about 2,460 US babies were given the name Juliette in 2025, compared with 1,367 named Elise.
What is the difference between Elise and Juliette?
Elise means God is my oath (French origin), while Juliette means Youthful (French origin).
Which name is older, Elise or Juliette?
In US records, Elise first appears in 1880 and Juliette in 1881, so Elise has the longer recorded history.