Judith vs Julie

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
Full profile for Judith →

Julie

Girl #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin-Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
366
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, JuJu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Julie →

Popularity Comparison

Judith Rank #831
Julie Rank #767

Julie is more popular, ranked #767 vs #831 for Judith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judith ___

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

Julie ___

  • Julie Anne
  • Julie Marie
  • Julie Grace
  • Julie Christine
  • Julie Ann
  • Julie Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Judith

Dorothy Ruth Eleanor Margaret Walter

If you choose Julie

Sophie Claire Elise Nicolas Pierre

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judith or Julie more popular?

Julie is more popular, ranked #767 compared to Judith at #831 in the United States.

What do Judith and Julie mean?

Judith means "woman of Judea" (Hebrew Yehudit origin). Julie means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin-Greek origin).

Are Judith and Julie boy or girl names?

Judith is primarily a girl name. Julie is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Julie vs Judith Judith vs Luella Judith vs Xyla Judith vs Marjorie Judith vs Kaeli
← Full profile: Judith ← Full profile: Julie Browse all baby names