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Hudson vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
8,391
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hudson Rank #22
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #22 for Hudson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hudson or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Hudson at #22 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Daniel mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hudson and Daniel boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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