Which boys name out of these two please?

[Cuckoome]

Hi,

I'm due in a little boy in March. We already have an Isaac (if that helps)

After going through what seems like hundreds of names we have finally agreed on these two.

Rowan
Jude

I really like both, so having trouble making a desicion.

Which do you prefer and why?

Thank you mums x

Jude. I think it’s less popular (though I may be wrong) and I just really love the name!

Jude. Love it

I prefer Jude as well.

I prefer Jude. I'm not really a fan of Rowan and never have been although I can't really explain why!

Jude

Hate Jude, love Rowan.

Rowan. Unless you prefer something Obscure.

I prefer Rowan.

I have a Roan.

Jude.

Jude.

Rowan is lovely.

I much prefer Jude because all the Rowan’s I know are girls. I also find Rowan too similar to Roman and that was last years’ fastest rising top 100 name (I think Roman Kemp and Roman Atwood the famous YouTuber will propel the name to top 10/20 in no time). Also similar to RoHan/RoNan etc etc
Jude is a bit more special as not so similar to other names

Ps Isaac is a lovely classic name. Great choice

I prefer Jude.

Jude.

Rowan is nice, but to me it's a girls name.

Yes, Rowan is primarily used for girls these days. Then again; Jude would have been considered a girls name not too long ago.

Judes are ten a penny round here but I've never met a Rowan. Is it Row as in 'row your boat' or Row and in to rhyme with how?

Jude is a good strong choice.
My baby daughter is called Rowan so obviously I like the name but it is a bit annoying there’s 2 Roman’s at the small local nursery, so shes “Rowan with a W”. Wouldn’t have chosen it if I’d realised how popular Roman is becoming. A couple of years ago no one was called Roman and now it’s the name that’s jumped the most in the top 100! Obviously a trendy name having its moment 🙈

I really like them both but I think Jude just edges it. How about Rowan Jude?

Jude - but then I can't say my r's so Rowan is out!

Rowan.

I don't like Jude at all. I know lots of female Judes and Judys, often short for Judith.

Jude doesn't travel well into other languages. In German it's pronounced Yoo deh and means Jew.

I prefer Rowan. Think Jude sounds a bit harsh. Isaac is a lovely name.

I love both names but slightly prefer Rowan.

Gosh Judith! There’s a name you don’t hear anymore. Only 16 baby girls names Judith last year and 20 named Judy! It’s going extinct!