Barak vs Juda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Bar

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Juda

Boy #5,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Ethiopian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,168
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jude, Jud

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Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Juda Rank #5,168

Juda is more popular, ranked #5168 vs #5297 for Barak.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barak ___

  • Barak Elijah
  • Barak David
  • Barak Samuel
  • Barak Aaron
  • Barak Noah
  • Barak Joseph

Juda ___

  • Juda Elias
  • Juda Samuel
  • Juda Isaac
  • Juda Solomon
  • Juda Levi
  • Juda David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barak

Elijah Gideon Miriam Deborah Joshua

If you choose Juda

Eli Levi Caleb Noah Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Juda more popular?

Juda is more popular, ranked #5168 compared to Barak at #5297 in the United States.

What do Barak and Juda mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Juda means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barak and Juda boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Juda is primarily a boy name.

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