Hudson vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Hudson Rank #22

Alexander Rank #27

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Hudson or Alexander more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Alexander mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Hudson and Alexander boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.