Jude vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jude

Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Jude Rank #156

Alex Rank #205

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Jude or Alex more popular?

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Jude and Alex mean?

Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jude and Alex boy or girl names?

Jude is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.