Judas Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Judas Name at a Glance

Name	Judas
Meaning	Variant of Judah: Praise. The praised one. This name has become synonymous with traitor, as the apostle Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of silver.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Judas Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Judas means “Variant of Judah: Praise. The praised one. This name has become synonymous with traitor, as the apostle Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of silver”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Judas Name Origin

Our database records Judas under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Judas a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Judas is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Judas

When considering Judas for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.