Ryan vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

American English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Ryan Rank #87

Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Hudson mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Ryan and Hudson boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.