Richard vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Hudson mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Richard and Hudson boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.