What origin is the name Jew?

Jew comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jew a popular name?

Jew is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Jew does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Jew?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jew — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jew

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jew

Jew

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Jew is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Rooted in Hebrew, this name refers to the praise of the Lord or confession. It is historically linked to the tribe of Judah.".

Jew is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Rooted in Hebrew, this name refers to the praise of the Lord or confession. It is historically linked to the tribe of Judah.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rooted in Hebrew, this name refers to the praise of the Lord or confession. It is historically linked to the tribe of Judah.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jew

Very rare in US records

What does Jew mean?

Jew is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Rooted in Hebrew, this name refers to the praise of the Lord or confession. It is historically linked to the tribe of Judah.".