Joshua vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

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Joshua Rank #57

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #57 for Joshua.

Is Joshua or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Hudson mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Joshua and Hudson boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.