Hudson vs Cooper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #22
Total SSA Count: 7,990
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Joshua Luca Abel Atlas

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Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #50
Total SSA Count: 5,699
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Oliver Jeremiah Walker Carson

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Popularity Comparison

Hudson Rank #22

Cooper Rank #50

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hudson or Cooper more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Cooper mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin).

Are Hudson and Cooper boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Cooper is primarily a boy name.

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