Hudson vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Hudson Rank #22

Dean Rank #142

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Hudson or Dean more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Dean mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Hudson and Dean boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.