Judas

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Pronounced JOO-dəs /ˈdʒu.dəs/High

Meaning: Greek form of Judah — from Hebrew Yehuda, 'praised; let God be praised'; we note its association with the betrayer Judas IscariotMedium

In 30 seconds: Praised: Judas is the Greek Judah — 'let God be praised'. Strong and storied (we note the famous betrayer association).

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Origin MediumHebrew, Greek

MeaningGreek form of Judah — from Hebrew Yehuda, 'praised; let God be praised'; we note its association with the betrayer Judas Iscariot

U.S. rank (2024)#5129 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 570

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

Judas is the Greek form of Judah — from Hebrew Yehuda, 'praised; let God be praised'. Borne by the heroic Judas Maccabeus and the apostle Jude (Judas Thaddeus), it is most associated with Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus — a connotation we note honestly. A strong, storied name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, praised at the root, and storied.

Did you know? Judas is the Greek form of Judah, 'praised; let God be praised' — borne by Judas Maccabeus (a great Jewish hero) and the apostle Jude, but most famously by Judas Iscariot, the betrayer (an association we note honestly).

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Judas — etymology; betrayer association noted

Variations

JudahJudeJudit

Nicknames

Jude

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Judas mean?

Judas is the Greek Judah — Hebrew 'praised; let God be praised'; we note its association with the betrayer Judas Iscariot.

How do you pronounce Judas?

It's said JOO-dəs /ˈdʒu.dəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Judas a boy or girl name?

Judas is a boy's name.

How popular is Judas?

Judas is a rare name in the U.S.