Hudson vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Hudson Rank #22

Xander Rank #216

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Hudson or Xander more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Xander mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Hudson and Xander boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.