Hudson vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Hudson Rank #22

Maxwell Rank #182

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Hudson or Maxwell more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Maxwell mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Hudson and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.