Boy
Jude
JOOD
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“Short form of Judas, from Hebrew 'Yehudah' meaning 'praised'; rescued from negative biblical associations by Saint Jude the Apostle, patron of hopeless causes.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #156 in the United States.
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
1
Style
ClassicMinimalTimeless
Famous Bearers
- Jude Law (actor)
- Hey Jude (Beatles song)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Universal across English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
Short form of Judas, from Hebrew 'Yehudah' meaning 'praised'; rescued from negative biblical associations by Saint Jude the Apostle, patron of hopeless causes.
Jude is currently ranked #156 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Jude works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Jude include Julian, Jasper, Judah.