What origin is the name Judas?

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

Is Judas a popular name?

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

What are good sister names for Judas?

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

Judas

Q: Is Judas a rare name?

Yes. Judas 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.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Judas

Judas

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Judas is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Praised; variant of judah: praise. the praised one. this name has become synonymous with traitor, as the apostle judas iscariot betrayed jesus christ for thirty pieces of silver".

The meaning of Judas is "Praised; variant of judah: praise. the praised one. this name has become synonymous with traitor, as the apostle judas iscariot betrayed jesus christ for thirty pieces of silver" — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Praised; variant of judah: praise. the praised one. this name has become synonymous with traitor, as the apostle judas iscariot betrayed jesus christ for thirty pieces of silver

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Judas

Very rare in US records

What does Judas mean?

Judas is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Praised; variant of judah: praise. the praised one. this name has become synonymous with traitor, as the apostle judas iscariot betrayed jesus christ for thirty pieces of silver".

Is Judas a rare name?

Yes. Judas does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Judas

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Judas

Judas means "Praised; variant of judah: praise. the praised one. this name has become synonymous with traitor, as the apostle judas iscariot betrayed jesus christ for thirty pieces of silver" — these names share that spirit.