James vs Jude

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

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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

James Rank #5
Jude Rank #156

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #156 for Jude.

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

Jude ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jude

Violet Iris Leo Felix Eliza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jude more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do James and Jude mean?

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

Are James and Jude boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.

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