Jude vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jude

Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Jude Rank #156

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #156 for Jude.

Is Jude or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Jude and Nicholas mean?

Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Jude and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Jude is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.