What does Genevieve mean?
A name of Celtic or Germanic roots, often read “tribe woman” or “woman of the race.” Saint Genevieve is patron of Paris.
What does Juliette mean?
Juliette is a French form of Julia, from the Roman Julius, “youthful.”
Genevieve vs Juliette
Which is more popular?
Juliette is more popular than Genevieve today: about 2,460 US babies were given the name Juliette in 2025, compared with 1,981 named Genevieve.
| Genevieve | Juliette | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Of Celtic/Germanic origin, tribe woman | Youthful |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JEN-uh-veev | joo-lee-ET |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1881 |
| Peak year | 1918 (3,304) | 2025 (2,460) |
| In 2025 | 1,981 | 2,460 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Genevieve
Juliette
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Genevieve | Juliette |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10,882 | 11,487 |
| 2010s | 15,643 | 12,947 |
| 2000s | 8,226 | 4,692 |
| 1990s | 4,567 | 2,145 |
| 1980s | 4,752 | 1,107 |
| 1970s | 3,634 | 1,186 |
| 1960s | 2,546 | 1,193 |
| 1950s | 3,174 | 1,047 |
| 1940s | 5,123 | 961 |
| 1930s | 9,690 | 982 |
| 1920s | 24,780 | 1,488 |
| 1910s | 22,830 | 1,176 |
| 1900s | 5,292 | 318 |
| 1890s | 2,904 | 177 |
| 1880s | 1,088 | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Genevieve or Juliette more popular?
Juliette is more popular than Genevieve today: about 2,460 US babies were given the name Juliette in 2025, compared with 1,981 named Genevieve.
What is the difference between Genevieve and Juliette?
Genevieve means Of Celtic/Germanic origin, tribe woman (French origin), while Juliette means Youthful (French origin).
Which name is older, Genevieve or Juliette?
In US records, Genevieve first appears in 1880 and Juliette in 1881, so Genevieve has the longer recorded history.