Richard vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

English Biblical European

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Richard Rank #232

Jude Rank #156

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Jude more popular?

Jude is more popular, ranked #156 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jude mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Jude boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.