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John vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
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

John Rank #21
Jude Rank #156

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #156 for Jude.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Jude more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do John and Jude mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Jude boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.

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