What does the name Judge mean?

Judge is a boy name of English origin meaning “English word name/occupational surname, 'one who judges'”.

When was the name Judge most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Judge peaked in the 2020s.

What are names similar to Judge?

Names similar to Judge in origin and style include Stone, Steele, Jace, Layne, Tate.

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Judge

boy name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

“English word name/occupational surname, 'one who judges'”

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Judge peaked in the 2020s.

Names that fit alongside Judge

Stone Steele Jace Layne Tate Ridge

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