Ian vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

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Ian Rank #75

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Hudson mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Ian and Hudson boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.