Alexander vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

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Alexander Rank #27

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Alexander or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Hudson mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Alexander and Hudson boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.