✦ NAME PROFILE ✦

Jude

/ JOOD /

unisex

Meaning

Praised

Origin

Hebrew

Jude is a shortened form of Judah (Yehudah). In the Bible, Jude was one of the twelve apostles and is the patron saint of lost causes. The name was once avoided due to the association with Judas Iscariot, but it was fully redeemed by the mid-20th century, famously helped by the Beatles song 'Hey Jude.' It is now a sleek, cool, and gender-neutral favorite.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Jude.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

INFP

16.5%

INFJ

14.2%

ENFP

12.1%

ISFP

10.45%

ENFJ

9.1%

INTP

8.75%

ENTP

7.6%

INTJ

6.1%

ISFJ

5.4%

ISTP

4.1%

ESFP

2.5%

ENTJ

1.7%

ESTJ

1.1%

ISTJ

0.3%

ESFJ

0.1%

ESTP

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Jude is seen as 'artistic' and 'poetic.' It is a favorite among parents who want a one-syllable name that feels classic but modern. Its association with Jude Law and the song 'Hey Jude' gives it a British-cool aura that is globally recognized.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Jude Law

Award-winning British actor and producer (b. 1972)

St. Jude

The Apostle and patron saint of hope and lost causes

Jude Deveraux

American author of historical romance novels (b. 1947)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Ezra Finn Arlo Silas Milo

Girls

Willow Iris Ruby Luna Ivy