Judy vs Julia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judy

Girl #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"praised"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"soft-haired, youthful"

Origin: Latin

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Judy Rank #1,652

Julia Rank #116

Julia is more popular, ranked #116 vs #1652 for Judy.

Is Judy or Julia more popular?

Julia is more popular, ranked #116 compared to Judy at #1652 in the United States.

What do Judy and Julia mean?

Judy means "praised" (Hebrew origin). Julia means "soft-haired, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Judy and Julia boy or girl names?

Judy is primarily a girl name. Julia is primarily a girl name.