Hudson vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hudson Rank #22

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #22 for Hudson.

Is Hudson or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Hudson at #22 in the United States.

What do Hudson and John mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hudson and John boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.