Judge
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Praised; praised be God
Origin: Hebrew — from Yehudah (יְהוּדָה), the same root as Judah and Judith
Popularity: Ranked #2660 in 2025 with 49 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Jude. Shares the meaning 'Praised; praised be God.'
Similar names: jude, judea, judaea, judah, judd, judie
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Judge? About 1 in 67,929 babies born in 2025 were named Judge, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Judge
What does the name Judge mean?
Judge means “Praised; praised be God” from Hebrew — from Yehudah (יְהוּדָה), the same root as Judah and Judith roots.
What is the origin of the name Judge?
Judge has Hebrew — from Yehudah (יְהוּדָה), the same root as Judah and Judith origin. The traditional meaning is “Praised; praised be God”.
How popular is Judge?
Judge ranked #2641 in 2025 — given to 49 babies that year.
When was Judge most popular?
Judge peaked in 1919 with 65 babies registered that year.
Is Judge a boy or girl name?
Judge is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Judges in registered births are male.
Is the name Judge rising or falling in popularity?
Judge has risen 586 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3227 in 2020 to #2641 in 2025.
How long has Judge been recorded?
Judge appears in birth records across 145 years — from 1880 through 2025.