Jude name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Arabic, English, Latin and Tamil
Pronunciation: j(u)-de
Meaning: Generosity, Praised and Who Gives Glory to Yahweh
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What does Jude mean?

Originated from Hebrew, Admired Jude means "Generosity, Praised or Who Gives Glory to Yahweh" and usually is given to both genders is used substantially in Arabic, English, Tamil and Latin. Jude is a shortened form of Judah.

Judah is English equivalent of Juda. Of Hebrew origin, Famous Judah, Judah means "Praised He who is Praised and Praised". It is celebrated on October 28.

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How do I pronounce Jude?

Two syllabled Jude is pronounced as j(u)-de.

Variants of Jude

Judas, Yehudah, Jehudi, Judah, Jehuda

Nicknames for Jude

Baby name Jude is already a short name, but some possible candidates include:

Names that rhyme with Jude

How popular is the name Jude?

Jude was a popular name in United States. Over 39305 babies have been given the first name in 177 years. At its zenith in 2011, the moniker grabbed the 155th spot and 2660 baby boys were given the name.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 177 years but still dominating the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 16 times Also, Jude is a popular in England and Wales where over 14376 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

When at its peak in 2017, it ranked 50th when 1288 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 1 times

Jude is a common name in New South Wales given to over 210 babies in 2 years.

Recently the name is rising, in 2019, it ranked 83rd when 108 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Also, Jude was a common name in Victoria. Over 106 babies have been named Jude since 2019.

At its zenith in 2019,. After 1 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Jude is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1901 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1901, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 361 on boy names chart when 61 babies were given the name Jude. Over 1224 babies in France have been named Jude.

Jude is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1965 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1967, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 110 on boy names chart when 42 babies were named Jude.

Over 741 people have been named Jude in Ireland. Jude is an uncommon baby name in Belgium still in use today. Jude is a rare baby name in New South Wales however it is still in use.

There are over 210 babies that have been given the name Jude in New South Wales. And also in Victoria. There are over 106 babies that have been given the name Jude in Victoria.

However things change on global perspective, Jude is extremely popular in Nigeria where every 1 in 2000 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Sri Lanka, Haiti, Ghana, Philippines, Uganda and Cameroon.

At least, 260000 people globally have carried Jude as their given name according to our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
201815724681506144
201715624931721122
201616124921755117
201515626601579138
201416025841780115
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Jude in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland646250

What numbers say about Jude?

Most people enjoy having you around. You have a bossy nature in love. You have a smile that says: “You will regret this because I'm a born winner”. Not being focused on building an impressive career doesn't mean you should stay uneducated and blind. You never take love relationships seriously in order to avoid disappointment. You lack real friends. You solve problems systematically and diplomatically.

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Famous people named Jude

  • Jude Wanniski, American journalist, conservative commentator
  • Jude the Apostle, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus
  • Jude Monye, Nigerian athlete who specializes in the 400 metres
  • Jude Dibia, Nigerian novelist
  • Jude Speyrer, American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Jude Law, English actor
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  • Jude Watson, American author of books for middle grade
  • Jude Ciccolella, American character actor
  • Jude Bolton, former professional Australian rules football player
  • Jude Deveraux, American author
  • Jude Cole, American singer-songwriter, manager
  • Jude Abbott, English musician
  • Jude Kuring, Australian actress
  • Jude Kelly, British theatre director and producer
  • Jude Stirling, English former footballer who plays as a defender
  • Jude Menezes, former field hockey goalkeeper from India
  • Jude Johnstone, American singer-songwriter
  • Jude Drouin, Canadian retired ice hockey forward
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  • Jude Acers, chess master, showman, and chess author/writer

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