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Judd

Pronunciation
[Judd]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Praised
Origin
Hebrew
Variant of Jordan, which means "down-flowing".

Judd Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,650 baby boys have been named Judd. The name peaked in 1970 with 158 US births that year (rank #652). In 2024, ranked #1410 nationally — 758 places below its 1970 peak.

Top States for Judd

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Judd births are: Texas (377), California (175), New York (166).

Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Judd

If you like Judd's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →

4-Letter Names Starting with J

Names with Judd's exact length and starting letter: Jaap, Jace, Jaci, Jack, Jacy.

Quick Facts About Judd

1,531
Hebrew baby names in our dictionary
695
Hebrew male names
90
4-letter J-names in our dictionary
431
J-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Jud Praised Male Hebrew
Judson Son Of Praise Male English

Famous People Named Judd

1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Judd.

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Compare Judd to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Judd against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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