Hudson

Meaning of Hudson

Hudson means "son of Hudd." Hudd was a medieval given name.

Hudson has English, Dutch roots — browse every English, Dutch baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Hudson

Hudson is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #17 in 2025 from #588 in 2000.

Notable people named Hudson

• Hudson Hawk
  Fictional movie character
• Hudson Card
  American football quarterback
• Hudson Mohawke
  Scottish producer, DJ
• Hudson Fasching
  Professional ice hockey player
• Hudson Stuck
  British-American mountaineer

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Questions about the name Hudson

What does the name Hudson mean?

Hudson means hudson means "son of hudd." hudd was a medieval given name, and it comes from English, Dutch origins.

Is Hudson a boy's or a girl's name?

Hudson is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Hudson?

In 2025, Hudson ranked #17 for boys, up from #22 the year before.

When was Hudson most popular?

Hudson peaked at #17 in 2025.