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Jude

Jude is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “praise.” In 2024 it was given to 2,284 boys in the United States.

Jude at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Greek
Meaning
“praise”
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒuːd/
Also spelled
Judas

About the name Jude

Jude belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “praise” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Judas.

In the United States, Jude first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #151 in 2021, and in 2024 2,284 babies received the name — 51,573 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jude in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#151 in 2021
Peak year
2015
Babies named Jude in 2024
2,284
Total since 1880
51,573

Spellings & short forms

Judas

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jude mean?

Jude means “praise” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Jude a boy or girl name?

Jude is a boy name. In 2024, 2,284 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jude?

Jude comes from the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition. It is also spelled Judas.

How popular is the name Jude?

Jude first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #151 in 2021, and 2,284 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jude?

Jude is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒuːd/ (IPA).

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