Brooks vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

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Brooks Rank #67

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #67 for Brooks.

Is Brooks or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Brooks at #67 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Hudson mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Brooks and Hudson boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.