Hudson vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Hudson Rank #22

King Rank #343

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #343 for King.

Is Hudson or King more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Hudson and King mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Hudson and King boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.