Emmett vs Hudson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emmett Rank #119
Hudson Rank #22

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #119 for Emmett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

Hudson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Scarlett Parker Emerson Finley Brooklyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmett or Hudson more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Hudson mean?

Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin). Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin).

Are Emmett and Hudson boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Hudson is primarily a boy name.

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