About the name Jude
Jude is the patron saint of lost causes and the subject of the most famous song the Beatles ever recorded, which is a lot of cultural weight for one syllable. It reads as quietly modern despite being scriptural, helped along by the fact that nothing about it sounds fussy.
Jude is a boy name of Hebrew origin, pronounced JOOD. On the NameRarity scale it scores 28 out of 100, which places it in the popular band — a well-used favourite — expect to share it occasionally. Its strongest period was the 2010s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Jude?
Jude sits at approximately #145 in recent US rankings. Roughly 760 people per million carry it — about 1 in 1,316. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Jude
- Jude LawEnglish actor
- Jude BellinghamEnglish professional footballer
Spellings and variants of Jude
Names similar to Jude
Jethro
JETH-roh
Abundance, excellence
Jonah
JOH-nuh
Dove
James
JAYMZ
Supplanter, one who follows
Josiah
joh-SY-uh
The Lord supports and heals
Aaron
AIR-un
Exalted, mountain of strength
Abel
AY-bul
Breath, vapour
Caleb
KAY-leb
Whole-hearted
Ezra
EZ-ruh
Help, helper
Jude — frequently asked questions
What does the name Jude mean?
Jude means "Praised, thanks be given". It is a name of Hebrew origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Jude?
Jude is pronounced JOOD, with 1 syllable.
How rare is the name Jude?
Jude scores 28 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it popular. Roughly 1 in every 1,316 people carry it — about 760 per million.
What is the numerology number for Jude?
Jude carries the expression number 4, known as The Builder. Its soul urge number is 8 and its personality number is 5.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Jude?
The lucky number for Jude is 4 (with 13, 22, 31 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Emerald. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Emerald.
Is Jude a popular name?
Jude currently sits around rank #145 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2010s.