Samuel vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Samuel Rank #17

Hudson Rank #22

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #22 for Hudson.

Is Samuel or Hudson more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Hudson at #22 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Hudson mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Samuel and Hudson boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.