Maxwell vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

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Maxwell Rank #182

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Hudson mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Maxwell and Hudson boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.