Jackson vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Jackson Rank #35

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Jackson or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Hudson mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Jackson and Hudson boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.