Jude

Meaning of Jude

Jude means "praised." It can also mean "thankful."

Jude has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jude

Jude has held fairly steady, sitting around #155 in 2025 after peaking at #151 in 2021.

Notable people named Jude

• Jude Law
  English actor and producer
• Jude Bellingham
  English professional footballer
• Jude Deveraux
  American romance novelist
• Jude Ciccolella
  American character actor
• Jude Anthany Joseph
  Indian film director

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Questions about the name Jude

What does the name Jude mean?

Jude means jude means "praised." it can also mean "thankful.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jude a boy's or a girl's name?

Jude is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jude?

In 2025, Jude ranked #155 for boys, up from #156 the year before.

When was Jude most popular?

Jude peaked at #151 in 2021.