Hudson vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Hudson Rank #22

David Rank #31

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #31 for David.

Is Hudson or David more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Hudson and David mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Hudson and David boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.