# Jude: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Jude meaning: "Praised" (Hebrew origin). Boy name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Jude

     
 
Quick answer — What does Jude mean? 

 
Jude is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Praised". It's commonly grouped as a modern, classic name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Jude under modern, classic names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Praised   Origin Hebrew   Name family    [Hebrew](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/hebrew/)     Gender Boy   Style modern, classic       
## Names similar to Jude

 

Sharing at least one style with Jude — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Leo ](/tools/baby-name-finder/leo/)[ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)[ Noah ](/tools/baby-name-finder/noah/)[ Oliver ](/tools/baby-name-finder/oliver/)[ George ](/tools/baby-name-finder/george/)[ Arthur ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arthur/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Jude's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Olivia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/olivia/)[ Amelia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/amelia/)[ Isla ](/tools/baby-name-finder/isla/)     
## Questions about the name Jude

    What does the name Jude mean?   
 Jude is of Hebrew origin and means "Praised". 

   Is Jude a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Jude" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Jude?   
 Names with a similar style to Jude include Leo, Muhammad, Noah, Oliver. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.