Nicholas vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Hudson mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Nicholas and Hudson boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.