Deborah vs Judith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judith

Girl #831 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of Judea"

Origin: Hebrew Yehudit

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#831
Total SSA Count
326
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Judy, Jude, Judi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Deborah Rank #851
Judith Rank #831

Judith is more popular, ranked #831 vs #851 for Deborah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deborah ___

  • Deborah Anne
  • Deborah Jean
  • Deborah Lynn
  • Deborah Kay
  • Deborah Sue
  • Deborah Ruth

Judith ___

  • Judith Ann
  • Judith Marie
  • Judith Lynn
  • Judith Claire
  • Judith Rose
  • Judith Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deborah

Sharon Linda Carol Nancy Gary

If you choose Judith

Dorothy Ruth Eleanor Margaret Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deborah or Judith more popular?

Judith is more popular, ranked #831 compared to Deborah at #851 in the United States.

What do Deborah and Judith mean?

Deborah means "bee" (Hebrew origin). Judith means "woman of Judea" (Hebrew Yehudit origin).

Are Deborah and Judith boy or girl names?

Deborah is primarily a girl name. Judith is primarily a girl name.

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