Judd

Medieval short form of Jordan
"flowing down"

Judd Origin and Meaning

The name Judd is a boy's name meaning "flowing down".

Judd is a strong but sensitive short form that can easily stand on its own, the second 'd' giving it a lot more substance, and it would also be a good middle name choice. Two recent actors have given it credence--Judd Nelson and Judd Hirsch, and now it's most noticeably represented by comedy director Judd Apatow.

Judd is a fairly prevalent surname, represented by the family of Naomi, Wynonna and Ashley, and the minimalist artist Donald Judd.

# 945 in the US

Judd Rank in US Top 1000

# 1481 on Nameberry

Judd Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Judd Popularity

Famous People Named Judd

  • Judd ApatowAmerican film director/producer/screenwriter
  • Judd Asher NelsonAmerican actor
  • Judd Seymore HirschAmerican actor
  • Judd Alan GreggU.S. Senator and 76th Governor of New Hampshire
  • Judd WinickAmerican cartoonist and former "Real World" cast member
  • Judd Bernard (born Sherman Bernard Goldberg)American film producer
  • Judd TrumpEnglish pro snooker player
  • Harry JuddEnglish drummer for band McFly
  • Donald JuddAmerican sculptor

Judd in Pop Culture

  • Judd Traverscharacter in "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
  • Judda cat character from the video game "Splatoon"