Hudson vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#75
Total SSA Count
4,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hudson Rank #22
Ian Rank #75

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #75 for Ian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hudson ___

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

Ian ___

  • Ian James
  • Ian Michael
  • Ian Thomas
  • Ian Robert
  • Ian William
  • Ian Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hudson

Scarlett Parker Emerson Finley Brooklyn

If you choose Ian

Fiona Alasdair Colin Freya Eoin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hudson or Ian more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Ian mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hudson and Ian boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.

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