Hudson
HUD-son
Popularity
#2248
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
107,462
Peak Year
#8,073 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Modern & Trendy, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from an English surname, meaning "son of Hudd". Hudd is a medieval diminutive of Hugh, derived from the Germanic element "hugu" meaning "heart, mind, spirit".
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Hudson Mohawke
Scottish producer and DJ.
Hudson Card
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