King vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

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King Rank #343

Jude Rank #156

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Jude more popular?

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Jude mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are King and Jude boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.