James vs Judd

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Judd Rank #1,411

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1411 for Judd.

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

Judd ___

  • Judd Allen
  • Judd Wayne
  • Judd Lee
  • Judd Ray
  • Judd Dean
  • Judd Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Judd

Beau Hank Wade Colt Wyatt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Judd more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Judd at #1411 in the United States.

What do James and Judd mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Judd boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Judd is primarily a boy name.

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