James vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

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James Rank #5

Hudson Rank #22

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #22 for Hudson.

Is James or Hudson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hudson at #22 in the United States.

What do James and Hudson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are James and Hudson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.