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At a Glance: Name: Jud – Meaning: Praised (from Judah) – Origin: Hebrew, short form of Judah or Jude – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: JUD
Jud is a short, punchy name meaning "Praised," a Hebrew-rooted short form of Judah or Jude. It's pronounced JUD, rhyming with "bud," so there's no guesswork for teachers or relatives.
Meaning & Origin of Jud
Meaning: Praised (from Judah).
Origin: Hebrew, short form of Judah or Jude.
How to Pronounce Jud
Phonetic: JUD IPA: /dʒʌd/
Popularity of Jud
Jud peaked at #1984 in 1948 with 15 babies given the name, and by 2020 it had slipped to #10042 with just 7. It has been a rare name across the Social Security data, which runs from 1915 to 2020.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2020.
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FAQ
What does the name Jud mean?
Praised (from Judah).
How do you pronounce Jud?
Jud is pronounced JUD (IPA: /dʒʌd/).
Is Jud a popular name right now?
Jud peaked at #1984 in 1948 and is ranked #10042 as of 2020. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2020.)
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