Judith vs Martha

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

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Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

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Popularity Comparison

Judith Rank #831
Martha Rank #667

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 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

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Judith

Dorothy Ruth Eleanor Margaret Walter

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judith or Martha more popular?

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Judith at #831 in the United States.

What do Judith and Martha mean?

Judith means "woman of Judea" (Hebrew Yehudit origin). Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Judith and Martha boy or girl names?

Judith is primarily a girl name. Martha is primarily a girl name.

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