Dawson vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

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Dawson Rank #139

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Hudson mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Dawson and Hudson boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.