Hudson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hudson Rank #22

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #22 for Hudson.

Is Hudson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hudson at #22 in the United States.

What do Hudson and James mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hudson and James boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.