Max vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

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Max Rank #175

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Hudson mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Max and Hudson boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.