Hudson vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Hudson Rank #22

Charles Rank #51

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Hudson or Charles more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Charles mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Hudson and Charles boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.