Hudson vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Hudson Rank #22

Ryan Rank #87

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Hudson or Ryan more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Ryan mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Hudson and Ryan boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.