Charlie vs Jude
Charlie and Judecompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2024, Charlie was ranked #8 and Jude #6 among boys in Northern Ireland.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2025, Charlie was ranked #12 and Jude #54 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Charlie was ranked #19 and Jude #12 among boys in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Charlie was ranked #13 and Jude #61 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Charlie was ranked #22 and Jude #14 among boys in England and Wales.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2008, Charlie was ranked #311 and Jude #439 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Charlie was ranked #315 and Jude #541 among girls in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2023, Charlie was ranked #495 and Jude #727 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Charlie was ranked #747 and Jude #1892 among girls in England and Wales.
Charlie and Jude over time
Charlie and Jude appear together in 6 published lists, across 135 years of shared records. Charlie held the stronger position in more years in 6 of them, Jude in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Charlie reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, Jude in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2023, Jude moved ahead of Charlie in England and Wales · Boys — #16 and #32 the year before became #17 and #15.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Charlie and Jude changed places 5 times in Northern Ireland · Boys between 1997 and 2024, ending at #8 and #6.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 28 shared years in Northern Ireland · Boys, Charlie and Jude averaged 26.5 places apart, ending at #8 and #6.
- Longest-running competitions
Charlie and Jude were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #747 and #1892.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Charlie #88 in 1999, Jude #918 in 2001.
List by list
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Charlie held the stronger position in 27 of those years, Jude in 3.
Highest recorded here: Charlie #4 in 2012, Jude #11 in 2024.
The order changed in 2023: Jude moved ahead. In 2022 they stood at #16 and #32; by 2023 that had become #17 and #15.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlie #22, Jude #14.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Charlie held the stronger position in 30 of those years, Jude in 0.
Highest recorded here: Charlie #88 in 1999, Jude #918 in 2001.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlie #747, Jude #1892.
Republic of Ireland · Boys30 shared years, 1983–2025
Charlie held the stronger position in 28 of those years, Jude in 0.
Highest recorded here: Charlie #5 in 2022, Jude #61 in 2025.
The order changed in 1997: Charlie moved ahead. In 1996 they stood at #301 and #301; by 1997 that had become #174 and #303.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlie #13, Jude #61.
Northern Ireland · Boys28 shared years, 1997–2024
Charlie held the stronger position in 24 of those years, Jude in 4.
Highest recorded here: Charlie #3 in 2013, Jude #6 in 2024.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Charlie #8, Jude #6.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys9 shared years, 2017–2025
Charlie held the stronger position in 9 of those years, Jude in 0.
Highest recorded here: Charlie #8 in 2024, Jude #50 in 2024.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Charlie #12, Jude #54.
Republic of Ireland · Girls8 shared years, 2001–2023
Charlie held the stronger position in 8 of those years, Jude in 0.
Highest recorded here: Charlie #191 in 2006, Jude #441 in 2001.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Charlie #495, Jude #727.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Charlie
Pairs where Charlie shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Freya vs Charlie
In 1996 they stood at #118 and #113 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #6 and #747.
Freya · Charlie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Isabella vs Charlie
In 1996 they stood at #106 and #113 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #10 and #747.
Isabella · Charlie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Mia vs Charlie
In 1996 they stood at #116 and #113 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #21 and #747.
Mia · Charlie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ruby vs Charlie
In 1996 they stood at #103 and #113 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #38 and #747.
Ruby · Charlie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Jude
Pairs where Jude shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Jude vs Graham
In 1965 they stood at #129 and #137 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 8 places apart; by 2023 they were #95 and #770.
Jude · Graham · 44 shared years, 1965–2023 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jude vs Garry
In 1965 they stood at #129 and #129 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 0 places apart; by 2009 they were #163 and #701.
Jude · Garry · 35 shared years, 1965–2009 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jude vs Jonathan
Over 52 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Jude rose about as far as Jonathan fell — from #129 and #137 in 1965 to #61 and #223 in 2025.
Jude · Jonathan · 52 shared years, 1965–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Jude vs Dean
Over 51 shared years in Republic of Ireland · Boys, Jude rose about as far as Dean fell — from #139 and #229 in 1966 to #61 and #432 in 2025.
Jude · Dean · 51 shared years, 1966–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — moved together in several countries.
- Christopher vs Paul
Christopher and Paul both fell over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Christopher · Paul · 80 shared years, 1946–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Leo
Oliver and Leo both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Leo · 63 shared years, 1959–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Luca
Oliver and Luca both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Luca · 43 shared years, 1973–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Amelia vs Sofia
Amelia and Sofia both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Norway · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Amelia · Sofia · 36 shared years, 1972–2025 · Moved together in several countries
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Charlie | Jude |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | A diminutive of Charles, ultimately interpreted as 'man' or, by an alternative theory, 'army'. | Commonly interpreted through its Hebrew root as connected to 'praise', via its relationship to Judah — Behind the Name frames it more narrowly as a variant of Judas. |
| Origin | English, via Germanic Karl | Hebrew, via Greek and Latin New Testament forms |
| Pronunciation | /ˈtʃɑːli/ | /dʒuːd/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE |
| Most recent popularity observation | New South Wales, Australia · Boys #12 (2025) | England and Wales · Boys #14 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 90/100 | 90/100 |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 82/100 | 95/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Charlie is recorded with a English, via Germanic Karl origin, while Jude is recorded with a Hebrew, via Greek and Latin New Testament forms origin.
- Charlie and Jude both have 2 syllables.
- Charlie's recorded meaning differs from Jude's — see the table above for each.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE.
How each name got here
Charlie
Popularity journey
First recorded1983
First recorded at #282 among boys in Republic of Ireland in 1983 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Highest recorded1997–2024
Highest recorded position: #3 among boys in Northern Ireland, in 2013 (recorded 1997–2024).
Northern Ireland · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #747 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Jude
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #234 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Highest recorded1997–2024
Highest recorded position: #6 among boys in Northern Ireland, in 2024 (recorded 1997–2024).
Northern Ireland · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1892 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls