River vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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River Rank #112

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Hudson mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are River and Hudson boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.