Jud

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Pronounced JUD /ˈdʒʌd/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Judah (Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised; thanksgiving') or Jude; a crisp, one-beat name with an Old Testament root.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Jud shortens Judah/Jude, 'praised' (said 'JUD'). Simple and strong.

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Origin MediumHebrew, English

MeaningA short form of Judah (Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised; thanksgiving') or Jude; a crisp, one-beat name with an Old Testament root.

U.S. rank (2020)#10042 ↗ Rising

2020 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1961

Total births (all-time)≈ 622

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jud shortens Judah, from the Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised; thanksgiving,' and its cousin Jude. It reads crisp and old-fashioned in a good way — rare on its own in the U.S. (said 'JUD').

It appears rarely as a standalone name, beside the fuller Jude and Judah. Rare, crisp, and rooted.

Did you know? Jud is a short form of Judah or Jude — from the Hebrew for 'praised; thanksgiving' — a plain, sturdy one-syllable name with deep roots (said 'JUD').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Jud — short for Judah/Jude; Hebrew 'praised'

Variations

JuddJudeJudah

Nicknames

JudJuddy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jud mean?

Jud is a short form of Judah (Hebrew, 'praised; thanksgiving') or Jude.

How do you pronounce Jud?

It's said JUD /ˈdʒʌd/ — one syllable.

Is Jud a boy or girl name?

Here Jud is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jud?

Jud is an extremely rare name in the U.S.