Aaron vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain of strength; exalted"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#79
Total SSA Count
4,225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron, Ronnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aaron Rank #79
Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #79 for Aaron.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aaron ___

  • Aaron James
  • Aaron Michael
  • Aaron David
  • Aaron Thomas
  • Aaron Cole
  • Aaron Blake

Hudson ___

  • Hudson James
  • Hudson Cole
  • Hudson Thomas
  • Hudson Grey
  • Hudson Reid
  • Hudson Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aaron

Noah Eli Caleb Hannah Naomi

If you choose Hudson

Scarlett Parker Emerson Finley Brooklyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aaron or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Hudson mean?

Aaron means "mountain of strength; exalted" (Hebrew origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Aaron and Hudson boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.

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