What does Eloise mean?
A French name of debated roots, linked to Germanic elements for “healthy,” “wide” or “famous.”
What does Juliette mean?
Juliette is a French form of Julia, from the Roman Julius, “youthful.”
Eloise vs Juliette
Which is more popular?
Eloise is more popular than Juliette today: about 4,251 US babies were given the name Eloise in 2025, compared with 2,460 named Juliette.
| Eloise | Juliette | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Of debated origin, often “healthy, wide” | Youthful |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | el-oh-EEZ | joo-lee-ET |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1881 |
| Peak year | 2025 (4,251) | 2025 (2,460) |
| In 2025 | 4,251 | 2,460 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Eloise
Juliette
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Eloise | Juliette |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18,040 | 11,487 |
| 2010s | 12,235 | 12,947 |
| 2000s | 1,573 | 4,692 |
| 1990s | 359 | 2,145 |
| 1980s | 314 | 1,107 |
| 1970s | 429 | 1,186 |
| 1960s | 1,305 | 1,193 |
| 1950s | 3,676 | 1,047 |
| 1940s | 5,883 | 961 |
| 1930s | 7,469 | 982 |
| 1920s | 11,922 | 1,488 |
| 1910s | 7,071 | 1,176 |
| 1900s | 1,540 | 318 |
| 1890s | 641 | 177 |
| 1880s | 242 | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eloise or Juliette more popular?
Eloise is more popular than Juliette today: about 4,251 US babies were given the name Eloise in 2025, compared with 2,460 named Juliette.
What is the difference between Eloise and Juliette?
Eloise means Of debated origin, often “healthy, wide” (French origin), while Juliette means Youthful (French origin).
Which name is older, Eloise or Juliette?
In US records, Eloise first appears in 1880 and Juliette in 1881, so Eloise has the longer recorded history.