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Evan vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jude

Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Biblical European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#156
Total SSA Count
2,284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Jude Rank #156

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #156 for Jude.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Jude more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Evan and Jude mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evan and Jude boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.

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