Hudson vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Hudson Rank #22

Dawson Rank #139

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Hudson or Dawson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Dawson mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Hudson and Dawson boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.