Ehud: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Hebrew (biblical)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
ay-HOOD

Ehud is a Hebrew (biblical) boy's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Ehud

Origin: Hebrew (biblical).

A common claim: United / strong Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Ehud means 'united' or 'strong' — its etymology is unknown.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Ehud

ay-HOODIPA /eɪˈhuːd/

Popularity of Ehud

Ehud doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Ehud

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