Joliet

Juliet sound-alike Joliet actually derives from the name Jolie, and was historically a term of endearment, later a surname. It's an attractive alternative to Juliet names and could work to honor a Joe or Joseph in your life.

The city of Joliet, Illinois, was originally Juliet, after the founder's daughter, and then changed to honor explorer Louis Jolliet. The neighboring city of Romeoville soon followed.

Pronounced JOH-lee-ay.

As of October 2026, Joliet ranked #11643 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #10508 in 2014.