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Jude

Meaning: praised (from Judah) · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

An English form of Judah, 'praised'. The Beatles' 'Hey Jude' (1968) and Jude Law made it fashionable.

Famous people named Jude

Jude Law (actor)
Jude Bellingham (footballer)

Nicknames

Judey

Variants & related names

Judah, Judas, Jud

Jude name art

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FAQ

What does the name Jude mean?

Jude means “praised (from Judah)”. It comes from Hebrew.

Is Jude a popular name?

Jude is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.

What are nicknames for Jude?

Judey.

What are other forms of Jude?

Judah, Judas, Jud.

Similar names

Samuel · Asher · Ethan · David · Jacob · Isaac

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.