Hudson: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: h-oods-ohn
Origin: England
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Son of Hugh

Hudson began as an English surname meaning “son of Hugh.” It gained popularity as a first name in recent decades, evoking a sense of strength and nature—often associated with the Hudson River in the U.S. Famous bearers include actor Hudson Yang.

Hudson Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Hudson is currently #325 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Hudson is currently #179 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Hudson is currently #176 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Hudson is currently #93 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Hudson is currently #174 on Kiindred Australian Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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