Nicholas vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nicholas Rank #117

Jude Rank #156

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

Is Nicholas or Jude more popular?

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

What do Nicholas and Jude mean?

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

Are Nicholas and Jude boy or girl names?

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