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