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Jude vs Simon

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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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jude Rank #156
Simon Rank #251

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jude or Simon more popular?

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Jude and Simon mean?

Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jude and Simon boy or girl names?

Jude is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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