Connor vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con, Connie

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Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22
Total SSA Count
7,990
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hud

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #136 for Connor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Connor ___

  • Connor James
  • Connor Patrick
  • Connor Michael
  • Connor Ryan
  • Connor Thomas
  • Connor Sean

Hudson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Hudson

Scarlett Parker Emerson Finley Brooklyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Hudson mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Connor and Hudson boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.

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