Jude vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jude

Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

English Biblical European

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Jude Rank #156

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #156 for Jude.

Is Jude or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Jude and Dawson mean?

Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Jude and Dawson boy or girl names?

Jude is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.