Grayson vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #22
Total SSA Count: 7,990
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Giovanni Lorenzo Julian Theodore

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Hudson mean?

Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Grayson and Hudson boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.

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