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Name Origin

Julius is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. It was a popular Roman praenomen (personal name) and is associated with famous historical figures like Julius Caesar.

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Famous People

Julius Caesar (100-44)

Roman general and statesman

  • Conquest of Gaul
  • Dictatorship of Rome
  • Significant reforms to the Roman calendar

Julius Peppers (1980-)

Former NFL Defensive End

  • 3x Pro Bowler
  • 2002 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
  • Super Bowl XLVII Champion

Julius Erving (1950-)

Former NBA Player (Hall of Fame)

  • ABA and NBA champion
  • 3x ABA MVP
  • 11x NBA All-Star

Julius Nyerere (1922-1999)

First President of Tanzania

  • Led Tanganyika to independence from Britain
  • Advocate for African unity and socialism