Judson vs Zev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judson

Boy #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#957
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jud, Judd

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Judson Rank #957
Zev Rank #908

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 vs #957 for Judson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judson ___

  • Judson Cole
  • Judson James
  • Judson Alexander
  • Judson Reid
  • Judson Thomas
  • Judson Grant

Zev ___

  • Zev Aaron
  • Zev Eli
  • Zev Nathan
  • Zev David
  • Zev Simon
  • Zev Asher

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Judson

Hudson Anderson Sloane Emerson Whitley

If you choose Zev

Lev Asher Eli Miri Tali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judson or Zev more popular?

Zev is more popular, ranked #908 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Judson and Zev mean?

Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin). Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin).

Are Judson and Zev boy or girl names?

Judson is primarily a boy name. Zev is primarily a boy name.

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