Hudson vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Hudson Rank #22

Alex Rank #205

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Hudson or Alex more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Alex mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Hudson and Alex boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.