Jude vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Jude Rank #156

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #156 for Jude.

Is Jude or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Jude and James mean?

Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jude and James boy or girl names?

Jude is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.