What does Abraham mean?
From the Hebrew Avraham, “father of many.” Abraham is the patriarch of three faiths.
What does Jude mean?
A form of Judah, from the Hebrew, “praised.” Saint Jude is patron of hopeless causes.
Abraham vs Jude
Which is more popular?
Jude is more popular than Abraham today: about 2,384 US babies were given the name Jude in 2025, compared with 1,664 named Abraham.
| Abraham | Jude | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Father of multitudes | Praised |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | AY-bruh-ham | JOOD |
| Syllables | 3 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1912 |
| Peak year | 2016 (2,584) | 2015 (2,668) |
| In 2025 | 1,664 | 2,384 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Abraham
Jude
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Abraham | Jude |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10,755 | 14,212 |
| 2010s | 22,220 | 25,132 |
| 2000s | 19,854 | 9,351 |
| 1990s | 13,021 | 1,112 |
| 1980s | 8,691 | 868 |
| 1970s | 5,138 | 1,207 |
| 1960s | 2,711 | 945 |
| 1950s | 2,918 | 597 |
| 1940s | 2,235 | 293 |
| 1930s | 2,500 | 197 |
| 1920s | 5,114 | 41 |
| 1910s | 6,040 | 27 |
| 1900s | 1,145 | 0 |
| 1890s | 849 | 0 |
| 1880s | 776 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Abraham or Jude more popular?
Jude is more popular than Abraham today: about 2,384 US babies were given the name Jude in 2025, compared with 1,664 named Abraham.
What is the difference between Abraham and Jude?
Abraham means Father of multitudes (Hebrew origin), while Jude means Praised (Hebrew origin).
Which name is older, Abraham or Jude?
In US records, Abraham first appears in 1880 and Jude in 1912, so Abraham has the longer recorded history.