Hudson vs Grayson

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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Logan Micah Jason Leonardo

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Maddox Charles Zachary Ashton

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Popularity Comparison

Hudson Rank #22

Grayson Rank #48

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #48 for Grayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hudson or Grayson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Grayson at #48 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Grayson mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Hudson and Grayson boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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