Ehud
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ehud
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Ehud means 'communal, united, one' and was the judge in ancient Israel.
What does the name Ehud mean?
The meaning of the name Ehud is 'communal, united, one' and refers to a judge from biblical times in Israel.
Where does the name Ehud come from?
The origin of the first name Ehud is ancient Hebrew and biblical. It has its roots in ancient Hebrew and biblical Hebrew.
Popularity
In Germany, Ehud is a rather rare first name. It has not gained significance in the German name rankings so far. Its best placement was in 1969, reaching 4,404th place in the U.S. name charts. Between 1930 and 2024, Ehud was used as a first name in the USA fewer than 10 times, placing it at 6,636th. However, in the last ten years, this name has not been given even once in the USA.
Nicknames & pet names
Udi
Famous people
- Ehud Asherie (jazz musician from Israel)
- Ehud Banai (American singer)
- Ehud Barak (Israeli Minister of Defense)
- Ehud Ben Tovim (Israeli footballer)
- Ehud Ettun (composer from Israel)
- Ehud Havazelet (American writer)
- Ehud Hrushovski (Israeli mathematician)
- Ehud Kalai (Israeli mathematician)
- Ehud Manor (Israeli composer)
- Ehud Maravi (Israeli footballer)
- Ehud Netzer (American archaeologist)
- Ehud Olmert (Israeli Prime Minister 2006-2009)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ehud
What is the meaning of the name Ehud?
The meaning of the name Ehud is 'communal, united, one' and refers to a figure from biblical history, a judge in Israel.
Where does the first name Ehud come from?
Ehud has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is thus a biblical name deeply rooted in Jewish tradition.
How popular is the name Ehud?
Ehud is a rare name in modern times, but it has a special meaning and connection to biblical history that makes it attractive to some parents.