Names Starting With H
BoyEnglish#47 in 2025
Hudson
Hudson is a boys' name of English origin meaning “son of Hudde; son of Hugh.” It ranked #47 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
HUD-son
meaning & origin
The name Hudson means “son of Hudde; son of Hugh.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English surname derived from Hudde, a medieval pet form of Hugh. Henry Hudson, the 17th-century explorer, lent his name to the Hudson River and Hudson Bay, giving the name a rugged, adventurous New World heritage.
popularity over time
#562020
#532021
#512022
#492023
#472024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #47 |
| 2023 | #49 |
| 2022 | #51 |
| 2021 | #53 |
| 2020 | #56 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Hudson
- Henry Hudson (explorer)
- Hudson Taylor (missionary)
- Rock Hudson (actor)
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