Praised
A shortened form of Judah or Jude, derived from the Hebrew name Yehudah. It signifies giving thanks or being celebrated. While historically used as a nickname, it occasionally stands alone as a minimalist, rugged choice.
Less common today
Jud isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,208 in 1992.
College basketball coach who won a national championship
The antagonist and farmhand in the musical Oklahoma! · Oklahoma!
The elderly neighbor who introduces the protagonist to the burial ground · Pet Sematary
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
