Beyond, past, or Christmas
In Korean, the name often signifies going beyond or past a boundary. It is also famously associated with the Russian-born actor Yul Brynner, who claimed it was a Mongolian name meaning 'beyond,' though it is sometimes linked to the Russian word for Christmas (Yule).
Less common today
Yul isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,665 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-winning actor known for 'The King and I'
Winner of the reality show 'Survivor: Cook Islands'
Cuban-American actor and musician
