Graham vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#129
Total SSA Count
2,789
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

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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

Graham Rank #129
Jude Rank #156

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 vs #156 for Jude.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Graham ___

  • Graham James
  • Graham William
  • Graham Henry
  • Graham Thomas
  • Graham Reid
  • Graham Cole

Jude ___

  • Jude Alexander
  • Jude Michael
  • Jude William
  • Jude Henry
  • Jude Oliver
  • Jude Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Graham

Elliot Nora Fiona Duncan Callum

If you choose Jude

Violet Iris Leo Felix Eliza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graham or Jude more popular?

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Graham and Jude mean?

Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Graham and Jude boy or girl names?

Graham is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.

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