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The baby name Hudson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhʌdsən/ (HUD-sən).

Hudson is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌdsən/ (HUD-sən)

What is the meaning of the name Hudson ?

The baby name Hudson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhʌdsən/ (HUD-sən).

Hudson is English in Origin.

Hudson is an English patronymic name that began as a surname meaning “son of Hudde/Hudd,” a medieval pet form of Hugh. Hugh derives from the Germanic element hug, “mind, heart, spirit,” so Hudson carries the sense of “son of Hugh” or “son of the spirited one.” The surname appears in Middle English records across northern England, later spreading through Britain and to North America with early settlers.

As a given name, Hudson surged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside the surname-first trend, helped by place-name echoes like the Hudson River, named for the explorer Henry Hudson. Short forms include Hud; variant spellings such as Hutson, Hudsen, and Hudsyn occur, with Hudsyn sometimes used for girls. Related patronymics include Hewson and Hughes. The name feels modern and outdoorsy while resting on deep medieval roots.

Hudson has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Hudson

Hudson Leick Actor · Born 1969 · United States Hudson Leick is best known for her role as Callisto on the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. She captivated audiences with her portrayal of the vengeful and complex character. Besides acting, she is also a yoga instructor and spiritual counselor. Tampa Red Musician · Born 1904 · United States Hudson Whittaker, better known as Tampa Red, was an American Chicago blues musician best known for his influential slide guitar playing and songwriting. He helped shape the sound of Chicago blues with songs like "It Hurts Me Too," "Love Her with a Feeling," and "Anna Lou Blues," and his bottleneck technique inspired artists including Muddy Waters and Elmore James.

Hudson – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
United States Boys 2024 #22 7,990 7,044
Canada Boys 2024 #27 707 2,588
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
Sweden Boys 2014 #184 3 1,448
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
AO Boys 0 #230 13 5,568
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
TW Boys 0 #251 6 7,111
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
Canada Girls 2020 #278 6 2,919
JP Boys 0 #282 16 7,909
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
BR Boys 0 #294 897 12,213
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
BR 0 #311 35 5,969
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
PT Boys 0 #335 33 7,951
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
France Boys 2017 #394 3 2,842
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #467 8 14,421
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
HK Boys 0 #499 29 12,905
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
Finland Boys 2026 #675 8 3,552
SG Boys 0 #678 20 17,960
CL Boys 0 #692 9 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
QA Boys 0 #696 12 18,093
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #834 83 8,487
PE Boys 0 #857 22 14,506
CO Boys 0 #909 12 15,656
NG Boys 0 #909 43 16,906
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
BR Girls 0 #931 11 12,708
ZA Boys 0 #938 243 25,619
MX Boys 0 #971 12 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,048 64 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,228 9 25,928
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,454 18 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,604 11 28,008

Hudson is popular in 58 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
New South Wales, Australia
Ireland

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People also ask about Hudson

Hudson is predominantly a boy's name.
Hudson is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈhʌdsən/ (HUD-sən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Hodson, Hudsen, Hutson, Hudsyn and Hud.
Yes, very popular — Hudson ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Hudson ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Hudson's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #39 in 2014 to #27 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Hudson are in our database, including Hudson Leick (Actor), Tampa Red (Musician).