Judd
/?d???d/ · 1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ Hebrew ◈ 1 syllable
"Praised, thank God, give thanks"

From Hebrew

Judd means praised or flowing down — from the Hebrew, a variant of Jordan/Judah. Judd Apatow IS comedy's most influential director-producer — The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Superbad. Four letters of comedy's-most-influential, 40-Year-Old-Virgin, and Hebrew flowing praise.

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Judd at a glance
MeaningPraised, thank God, give thanks
OriginHebrew
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#1633
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Why parents love Judd
  • Apatow IS comedy's most influential director.
  • 40-Year-Old Virgin AND Knocked Up AND Superbad.
  • Four letters with a strong, compact sound: JUD.
  • The double-D adds visual weight.
  • The meaning praised IS warmly affirming.
The vibe of Judd
praisedflowing downHebrewJordanJudahJudd ApatowcomedyinfluentialVirginKnocked Up
Origin & history of Judd
Hebrew (praised/flowing) compact Judd
1
Hebrew roots
Judd IS connected to praised/flowing. Apatow IS comedy's most influential — Virgin, Knocked Up, Superbad.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Hebrew; Judd Apatow (born 1967).
3
Today
Judd remains a beloved choice, ranking #1633 in the US. 5,650 babies have been named Judd since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Judd?
1970 peak year
Judd appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1970, 158 babies received the name (ranked #652). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1633), with roughly 102 babies named Judd each year. Judd's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 5,650 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
158 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #652)
102 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,020 Total registrations
last 10 years
5,650 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,633) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Judd
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Judd's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — comedy adventure. People named Judd tend to be strong, influential, and gifted at being comedy's most influential.

Comedy's most influential
Apatow-Virgin
Knocked-Up-Superbad
Four-letter
Hebrew-praised
J1
U3
D4
D4
Sum: 12 → Life path 3
Personality of Judd
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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