Henry vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Henry Rank #6

Hudson Rank #22

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #22 for Hudson.

Is Henry or Hudson more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Hudson at #22 in the United States.

What do Henry and Hudson mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Henry and Hudson boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.