King vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

✓ All Clear

King Rank #343

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Hudson mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are King and Hudson boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.