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Jesse vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jesse Rank #187
Jude Rank #156

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 vs #187 for Jesse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Jude more popular?

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Jude mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jesse and Jude boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.

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