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Chaim vs Yehuda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chaim

Boy #694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life, the living"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#694
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Yehuda

Boy #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"let God be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
356
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Chaim Rank #694
Yehuda Rank #734

Chaim is more popular, ranked #694 vs #734 for Yehuda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chaim or Yehuda more popular?

Chaim is more popular, ranked #694 compared to Yehuda at #734 in the United States.

What do Chaim and Yehuda mean?

Chaim means "life, the living" (Hebrew origin). Yehuda means "let God be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chaim and Yehuda boy or girl names?

Chaim is primarily a boy name. Yehuda is primarily a boy name.

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