Aven vs Judson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aven

Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,157
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Av

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Judson

Boy #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#957
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jud, Judd

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Popularity Comparison

Aven Rank #1,157
Judson Rank #957

Judson is more popular, ranked #957 vs #1157 for Aven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aven ___

  • Aven James
  • Aven Cole
  • Aven Reid
  • Aven River
  • Aven Hawk
  • Aven Fox

Judson ___

  • Judson Cole
  • Judson James
  • Judson Alexander
  • Judson Reid
  • Judson Thomas
  • Judson Grant

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If you choose Aven

Rowan Wren Sage Nova River

If you choose Judson

Hudson Anderson Sloane Emerson Whitley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aven or Judson more popular?

Judson is more popular, ranked #957 compared to Aven at #1157 in the United States.

What do Aven and Judson mean?

Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin). Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin).

Are Aven and Judson boy or girl names?

Aven is primarily a boy name. Judson is primarily a boy name.

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