Meaning & Origin
A hamlet in North Dakota.
Jud is a boy's baby name, a short form of Judah or Judson. Judah is of Hebrew origin, from Yehuda, meaning 'praised' — the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob and ancestor of the tribe from which King David descended.
Jud has a direct, one-syllable strength — no-nonsense, completely unpretentious. It was used in 19th and early 20th century America, particularly in rural communities, as a standalone given name rather than a nickname. The musical Oklahoma! gave the name cultural presence through its complex character Jud Fry.