Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Jumeaux

      Origin

      French

      Meaning

      Twins

      Variations

      Juneau
      The origins of the first name Jumeaux can be traced back to the French language, where it derived from the word jumeaux, meaning twins. This name holds significant historical significance, as it was commonly given to twins in France during ancient times. In traditional French culture, the birth of twins was often seen as a remarkable and somewhat mysterious event, resulting in the choice of Jumeaux as a fitting name for such siblings.

      Throughout history, the name Jumeaux has been prominent in French literature, folklore, and art, often symbolizing the special bond between twins. In modern-day usage, Jumeaux continues to be a popular first name choice for parents not only in France but also in various parts of the world. Its usage extends beyond the realm of twins, as it is increasingly given to children who are not members of a twin pair. The name Jumeaux carries a sense of uniqueness and individuality, representing a connection to French heritage and culture. With its origins rooted in the concept of twinning, Jumeaux holds a profound and enduring place in both historical and modern-day contexts.

      Based on our records...

      Jean

      Jean

      This is the most common surname associated with Jumeaux.
      Adeline

      Adeline

      This is the most common name of those married to a Jumeaux.
      Louis

      Louis

      This is the most common name for a child of a Jumeaux.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1806 is when there were the most people born with the first name Jumeaux.

      Explore the origins of another name.