Boy
Hebrew
1 syllable
Jude
JOOD
/dʒuːd/
"Worth every praise" — a name of saints and song
Jude is the English form of Judas (Judah), from the Hebrew Yehudah meaning 'praised' or 'one who is thanked.' Despite its complicated biblical associations with Judas Iscariot, the name was reclaimed through Saint Jude, the Apostle known as the patron saint of lost causes. The Beatles' Hey Jude (1968) gave the name a warm, hopeful cultural resonance, and it has risen steadily in popularity ever since.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesJude
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Root WordYehudah
MeaningPraised; one who is thanked
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2015
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayOctober 28
About the Name Jude
Jude means 'praised' or 'one who is thanked,' from the Hebrew Yehudah (Judah). It shares its root with the name Judas and the tribe of Judah, but has been positively associated with Saint Jude the Apostle and the beloved Beatles song Hey Jude.
Jude has been steadily rising in popularity since the 1990s and is now in the US top 150. It is particularly popular in England and Wales, where it has reached the top 50. Its clean sound and cultural associations make it a modern favourite.
Jude is associated with warmth, intelligence, and a quietly confident spirit. People named Jude are often seen as thoughtful, compassionate, and artistic. The name's connection to hope and redemption gives it a particularly generous energy.
Longer middle names provide great contrast with the single-syllable Jude: Jude Alexander, Jude Sebastian, and Jude Emmanuel all sound distinguished. Classic pairings like Jude William or Jude Thomas are also strong choices.
Jude is an English form of the Hebrew Yehudah (Judah), one of the twelve sons of Jacob and leader of the largest tribe of Israel. In the New Testament, Jude was one of the twelve apostles and patron saint of desperate situations and lost causes.
Jude is typically used in full — it is already minimal and complete as a one-syllable name. Occasionally 'J' or 'Judie' appear informally, but most bearers simply go by Jude.
Personality of Jude
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Jude
Creativity
76%
Elegance
78%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
72%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Jude
J
Jude Law
British actor known for The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sherlock Holmes, and The Young Pope
S
Saint Jude
Apostle and patron saint of lost causes, author of the Epistle of Jude
J
Jude (Hey Jude)
Subject of the iconic 1968 Beatles song by Paul McCartney
J
Jude Bellingham
English professional footballer playing for Real Madrid
Middle Names for Jude
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Jude
Jude Jude Alexander
Jude Jude William
Jude Jude Thomas
Jude Jude Oliver
Jude Jude Sebastian
Jude Jude Elliot
Jude Jude Harrison
Jude Jude Nathaniel
Jude Jude Christian
Jude Jude Emmanuel
Names Similar to Jude
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History of Jude
0 AD
Judah (Jude) is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus; authors the Epistle of Jude
30 AD
Saint Jude becomes venerated as patron of lost causes after apostolic martyrdom
1968
The Beatles release Hey Jude, the best-selling single of the year, revitalizing the name
2010s
Jude enters the US top 200 and continues rising, embraced for its simplicity and depth
Numerology & Symbolism of Jude
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
8
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Blue Iris
Jude Around the World
How Jude is written in different languages and scripts
جود
Arabic
ジュード
Japanese
Джуд
Russian
주드
Korean
裘德
Chinese
Ιούδας
Greek
जूड
Hindi
יְהוּדָה
Hebrew
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