Judas

Greek variation of Judah

"praised"

Judas Origin and Meaning

The name Judas is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "praised".

Though there were two apostles named Judas, everyone remembers the one who betrayed Jesus, and the name has been permanently shunned.

Judas Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1479 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Judas

• 1479 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Judas

• Judas Iscariot Biblical apostle who betrayed Jesus
• Judas Thaddeus Biblical apostle
• Judas Maccabeus aka Judah Maccabee Israelite revolutionary against the Seleucid Empire, founder of Hanukkah
• Judas of Galilee Israelite who revolted against the Roman census
• Judas Barsabbas Biblical prophet
• Judas Draven alter,ego/ring name of reality TV personality Austin Matelson of "Big Brother 17"

The name Judas in Pop Culture

• Judas character in Lauren DeStefano's "The Internment Chronicles"
• "Judas " song by Lady Gaga
• "Judas " song by Kelly Clarkson
• Judas Priest English heavy metal band
• "Judas O " album by The Smashing Pumpkins