Hudson vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Hudson Rank #22

Beau Rank #69

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Hudson or Beau more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Beau mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Hudson and Beau boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.