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Jude vs Jacob

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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Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jude Rank #156
Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #156 for Jude.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jude or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Jude and Jacob mean?

Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jude and Jacob boy or girl names?

Jude is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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