Hudson vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Hudson Rank #22

Richard Rank #232

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Hudson or Richard more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Richard mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hudson and Richard boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.