Judah vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judah

Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
2,069
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Judah Rank #179
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #179 for Judah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judah or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Judah at #179 in the United States.

What do Judah and John mean?

Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Judah and John boy or girl names?

Judah is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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