Judson

Meaning of Judson

Son of Judd; Descendant of Jordan

Judson has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Judson

After ranking as high as #858 in 2023, Judson has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Judson

• Judson Mills
  American actor
• Judson Scott
  American actor
• Judson Laipply
  American comedian, speaker
• Adoniram Judson
  American missionary to Burma
• Judson Harmon
  U.S. Attorney General

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Questions about the name Judson

What does the name Judson mean?

Judson means son of judd; descendant of jordan, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Judson?

Judson did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Judson most popular?

Judson peaked at #858 in 2023.