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Jude: Meaning & Origin

Jude is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Praised; Jude was a brother of Jesus and author of the Epistle of Jude.”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 21% of baby names. With 1 syllable, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

JUDE

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

79/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 21% of popular names.

Nicknames

Jud

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

22%
59
2010
46
Current
#28
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Jude Elias
  • Jude Noah
  • Jude Thomas

Famous Namesakes

  • Jude the Apostle

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Jude