Hudson vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Hudson Rank #22

Brayden Rank #190

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Hudson or Brayden more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Brayden mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Hudson and Brayden boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.