Harry vs Judson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English British American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hal, Haz

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Harry Rank #780
Judson Rank #957

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #957 for Judson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harry ___

  • Harry James
  • Harry William
  • Harry Thomas
  • Harry George
  • Harry Edward
  • Harry Charles

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 Harry

William George Charlotte Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Judson

Hudson Anderson Sloane Emerson Whitley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harry or Judson more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Harry and Judson mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin).

Are Harry and Judson boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Judson is primarily a boy name.

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