John vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

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John Rank #21

Hudson Rank #22

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #22 for Hudson.

Is John or Hudson more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Hudson at #22 in the United States.

What do John and Hudson mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are John and Hudson boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.