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Robert vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Jude

Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Biblical European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#156
Total SSA Count
2,284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Robert Rank #90
Jude Rank #156

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #156 for Jude.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robert or Jude more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Robert and Jude mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Robert and Jude boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.

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