James vs Juda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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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

James Rank #5
Juda Rank #5,168

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5168 for Juda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Juda

Eli Levi Caleb Noah Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Juda more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Juda at #5168 in the United States.

What do James and Juda mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Juda means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Juda boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Juda is primarily a boy name.

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