Hudson vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Hudson Rank #22

River Rank #112

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #112 for River.

Is Hudson or River more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Hudson and River mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Hudson and River boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.