Jude

At a Glance: Name: Jude – Meaning: praised (ultimately from Hebrew, transmitted through Greek/Latin) – Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Ioudas and Latin Judas) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JOOD

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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

Phonetic: JOOD   IPA: /ˈdʒuːd/

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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jude mean?

Praised (ultimately from hebrew, transmitted through greek/latin). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jude)

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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