Charles vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Charles Rank #51

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Hudson mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Charles and Hudson boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.