Judd
The meaning of Judd is ‘flowing down’ or ‘praised’. It is a name that is traditionally given to boys and it is of Hebrew origins. The name is a short form of the names Judah and Jordan. The name Jordan is derived from the Jordan River in Israel, which explains why The meaning of Judd is ‘flowing down’. It comes from the Hebrew word ‘yarden’ which means ‘to descend’. It is believed to be the same river in which Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. So, the name is also a common baptismal name for boys who have been baptized by the water from a river. There have been a few famous figures with the name, such as at the actor Judd Nelson. He is famous for his portrayal of John Bender, who is a character who appears in the popular coming-of-age film ‘The Breakfast Club’. Another notable person with this name is Judd Hirsch, an actor famously known for his role as John in the comedy hit-series 'Dear John'.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
flowing down
Origin
Medieval short form of Jordan
Numerology
J is for joyful, the spirit you spread.
U is for unbreakable, your spirit is strong.
D is for dream, your beacon ahead.
D is for dependable, on you I can rely.
Lucky
Judd lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Judd
- Judd Apatow American film director/producer/screenwriter
- Judd Asher Nelson American actor
- Judd Seymore Hirsch American actor
- Judd Alan Gregg U.S. Senator and 76th Governor of New Hampshire
- Judd Winick American cartoonist and former "Real World" cast member
Judd in Pop Culture
- Judd Travers character in "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
- Judd a cat character from the video game "Splatoon"
