Jude

At a Glance

Meaning

Praised (ultimately from Hebrew, transmitted through Greek/Latin)

Origin

Hebrew (via Greek Ioudas and Latin Judas)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

JOODListen

Jude is pronounced JOOD, with Hebrew roots that passed through Greek and Latin on the way to its meaning: praised. On the style side, it reads as both clean, modern and timeless, classic — a short name that reads as pared-back without giving up its classic footing.

Meaning & Origin of Jude

Meaning: Praised (ultimately from Hebrew, transmitted through Greek/Latin).

Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Ioudas and Latin Judas).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Jude

Popularity of Jude

Jude peaked at #151 in 2021, with 2,506 babies given the name that year, and has eased slightly since to #156 in 2024, with 2,284 — a small dip, but the name has stayed in roughly the same neighborhood.

Names Like Jude

These names share Jude’s style, era or origin.

• Benedict
• Christian
• Dominic
• Dominick
• Myles
• Adrian

FAQ

What does the name Jude mean?

Praised (ultimately from Hebrew, transmitted through Greek/Latin). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Jude?

Jude is pronounced JOOD (IPA: /ˈdʒuːd/).

Is Jude a popular name right now?

Jude is near its all-time peak (#151 in 2021), ranked #156 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)

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