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Orson vs Judd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orson

Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,501
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Orson Rank #1,501
Judd Rank #1,411

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1501 for Orson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orson or Judd more popular?

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Orson and Judd mean?

Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin). Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Orson and Judd boy or girl names?

Orson is primarily a boy name. Judd is primarily a boy name.

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