Byron vs Judson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#884
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
By

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Byron Rank #884
Judson Rank #957

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #957 for Judson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Byron ___

  • Byron James
  • Byron Edward
  • Byron Thomas
  • Byron Christopher
  • Byron William
  • Byron Scott

Judson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Byron

Shelley Keats Tennyson Sylvia Edgar

If you choose Judson

Hudson Anderson Sloane Emerson Whitley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron or Judson more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Byron and Judson mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin).

Are Byron and Judson boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Judson is primarily a boy name.

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