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Origin, Meaning, And History of Jude

The name Jude is likely of Hebrew origin meaning ‘praised’, derived from the word ‘Judah.’ It is also thought to be derived from the Latin ‘Judaes’ meaning ‘Jew.’ Jude can also mean ‘minor ruler’ or ‘prince.’

The Latin name Judaes is related to Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible. He was the head of one of the 12 tribes of Israel and the other 11 tribes descended from Judah’s brothers. The tribe of Judah settled in the region of Jerusalem and became the most powerful tribe. It produced some of the greatest kings like David and Solomon.

Jude or Judah is one of the brothers of Jesus in the New Testament and the author of the Epistle of Jude, which is considered canonical by the Christians. Jude also bears reference to Judea, an ancient region under Persian, Greek, and Roman reign corresponding to the Biblical Judah. Jude was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament and is generally identified as Thaddeus.

The name can be used as a nickname for Jay, Ju, Judd, and Judie with variations like Juda, Judah, Judas, Judge, Judsen, and Judson.

Jude is a popular name and has been in popularity in the US since the 2000s. Jude became a household name with the Beatles’ song‘Hey Jude’sung by McCartney, which remains a popular song.Jude Fawleyis the protagonist in Thomas Hardy’s 1895 novel ‘Jude The Obscure’. He is a young man of unknown origin who aspires for a place in the church and seeks a university education. In the critically acclaimed bestseller ‘A Little Life’ by American author Hanya Yanagihara,裘德圣方济is a genius mathematician and lawyer who is one of the four central characters in the novel.

Jude

Meaning Praised; Minor ruler; Prince

Gender Girl

Origin Arabic

How To Pronounce Jude?

Jude On The Popularity Chart

Jude is a unisex name that has risen in popularity since the 2000s and entered the top 150 names list. The graphs below show the name’s popularity over time.

Popularity Over Time

The name Jude took a huge leap in popularity from just seven babies per million in 1980 to 145 babies per million in 2018.

Rank Over Time

The name started to rise in popularity in the late 1990s and ranked in the top 2000 most popular names in the latter half of the 2000s.

Names With Similar Sound As Jude

If you want some similar-sounding names as Jude, here are some more options for you as a parent.

Jadee Jadida Jaeda Jaede Jatae Jawda Jawdah Jawedan Jaydra Judamah

Popular Sibling Names For Jude

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Boy Sibling Names For Jude

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Jad Jadallah Jadil haqq Jawaad Jawad Jawaid Jawdat Jawwaad Jawwad Juday

Girl Sibling Names For Jude

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Jadee Jadida Jaeda Jaede Jatae Jawda Jawdah Jawedan Jaydra Judamah

Other Popular Names Beginning With J

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter J to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Jabarah Jabb Jabrayah Jadee Jadida Jaeda Jaede Jaheda Jahira Jahmela

Names With The Same Meaning As Jude

Are you dubious about whether Jude is the right choice for your infant? Discover more names with similar meanings in this list.

Jacquetta Jacquette Jada Jadee Jadida Jadwa Jady Jaeda Jaede Jagoda

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Jude?

The name Jude means ‘praised.’

2. What is the origin of the name Jude?

Jude has a Hebrew origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Jude?

Jude is pronounced as jude.

4. Are there any unique or interesting facts about the name Jude?

Historically, the name is popularly associated with St. Jude, revered as the Patron Saint of hopeless causes. He was one of the original twelve Apostles of Jesus, who preached the Gospel. His feast Day falls on October 28th (1).

5. Is Jude a common name in any countries or cultures?

Jude is a commonly-used name in many countries. These include Scotland, the United States, Northern Ireland, England and Wales. Furthermore, the name has been among the top 1000 baby names in the US since 2000 (2).

6. How common is the name Jude?

Jude is a very common and popular name. Its usage has steadily increased since the late 2000s. According to the SSA, the name’s rank in the US in 2022 is 161 (2).

References:

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1. St. Jude.
   https://shrineofstjude.org/feast-of-st-jude-prayer-banner/
2. Popularity of name Jude.
   https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/

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Trisha worked as a schoolteacher for three years before taking up professional writing in 2021. She completed her masters in English from the University of Calcutta and bachelors in Education from the University of Burdwan. Trisha believes that being a teacher enabled her to have a closer look at children’s developmental needs and capabilities. Her experience reflects in the articles...more