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Hudson

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✦ Meaning

“Originally a surname meaning 'son of Hudd' (variant of Hugh), this geographic surname evolved into a given name symbolizing riverine beauty and American heritage.”

Popularity Over Time

Hudson US popularity rank over timeRank 5323 in 1976 to rank 21 in 2023. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#21#2672#53231900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #22 in the United States.

Origin

Old English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

HudSonny

Style

ModernStrongBold

Famous Bearers

  • Hudson Sheaffer (YouTube)
  • Hudson Valley region

Collections

Preppy & Surname Names → Two Syllables →

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People Also Ask

Originally a surname meaning 'son of Hudd' (variant of Hugh), this geographic surname evolved into a given name symbolizing riverine beauty and American heritage.

Hudson is currently ranked #22 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Hudson include Hud, Sonny.

Names that pair beautifully with Hudson include Wyatt, Jackson, Harley, Logan, River.