Hudson vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Hudson Rank #22

August Rank #88

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #88 for August.

Is Hudson or August more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Hudson and August mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Hudson and August boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.